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I started taking Lipitor about 5 years ago. It lowered my cholesterol from 260 to 156. I don't eat any red meat or pork, occasionally have chicken. This is primarily a genetic issue not diet/nutrition. I usually eat mediterranean-type food (veggies & pasta) and am 5' 9", weigh 162lbs. Both my father & grandfather had high cholesterol. I was not aware of any side effects but started experiencin...

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Here i thought i was getting dementia, loss of memory has been driving me nuts,now i see it's this damn drug doing it..sham on you doctor's....

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Gastroparesis girl | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/26/2019
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.3
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This drug gave me some serious welps. They didn't itch or hurt but they just kept spreading over my body. If you take it would be very aware of any side effects if you are put on/

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JP Digger | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/24/2019
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.3
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I have inherited high blood Cholesterol-don't know if it's Homozygus or Heterozygus, but in 2007 it caused an ischemic event with the SA node (the "ticker")in the heart.Had a stent implant and was put on 40 mg of Lipitor.In the beginning it caused some side effects,like diarrhea,but also constipation.Some muscle pain and muscle weakness and lethargy.Over the next 10 months I lost all body hair and had breaking nails.I also had a marked reduction in collagen in the skin and any little bump into something caused the skin to break and come off in flaps - dollar coin size or larger, leaving a chafing wound-like patch that oozed little drops of blood, that wouldn't stop bleeding.Dr. didn't take notice and said that it would heal.Yeah, only if I covered it with "liquid bandage". From that time I decided to reduce the dosage gradually - cholesterol level permitting.. With the "help" of Co Q10 and the reduction to 10 mg of Lipitor, it took me a year and a half to recover.Body hair came back,but not to previous levels.Skin is a lot better now. Other "leftovers" are peripheral neuropathy. especially in my feet. I'm aware that because of natural high cholesterol,I really can't quit altogether,risking another heart attack. I eat a healthy diet - low salt,sugar and fat - lots of veg and fruit, but can't do without some form of cholesterol lowering medication.I'm now on 5 mg of Lipitor. Yes, Lipitor is- or can be- effective, but at what cost?Read More Read Less

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True1 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/30/2019
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.3
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DELAYED side effects. Took years to realize statins (incl lipitor??) give me MEMORY LOSS BIG TIME and muscle pain and mood issues. And now Im discovering risk from high LDL is massively exaggerated. Having sufficient HDL and low triglycerides are what matter. IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE LOSING MEMORY ASK THEM TO THINK BACK IF IT STARTED GETTING WORSE WITHIN A YEAR OF STARTING STATINS. Why? Because someone once did that for me. ????

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Karen W. | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/25/2019
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
Overall rating 1.7
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I have been on Lipitor for 120 days and have never had the amount of pain I have since starting the drug. My feet, knees, hips all hurt so bad I can hardly walk now. Some of my finger tips have developed a neuropothy, my memory has deteriorated, and I have a lot of sleep issues. My doctor has stopped it, my labs showed an extremely elevated SED Rate which explains the inflammation and pain. He wants to wait a few weeks and try Crestor.....just not sure about this...

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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/21/2019
Condition: Stroke Prevention
Overall rating 3.3
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Was placed on lipitor because high LDL numbers at 20mg. Then reduced to 10 mg. I was having muscle spasms and the lipitor helped when taken to 40mg due to stroke prevention about 3 months after taking it. A month ago or less, my Dr. put me on 80 mg after I experienced chest pains while on treadmill. I exercise 4-6 times a week 30 min -1 hour. A day or two after being on the 80 mg, I started experiencing IRREGULAR HEARTBEATS, dizziness. I told my dr. I reduced myself back to the 40 mg because I didn't experience the heart palpitations on the 40 mg. I am small frame woman generally. I have read the reviews here and know it isn't in my head or other issue but probably the lipitor. I too experience some memory issues but not severe. I am planning to ask for other options other than statins. Read More Read Less

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Painpainpain | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/31/2019
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.3
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I've been on for about 6 months,and stopped 1 day ago. As I type this I am laying in bed with severe leg cramps random stabbing pains and tingling in my face and extremities. I went to urgent care and emergency two weeks ago because of the deep glute muscle pain and the tingling. Lots of test were done, and a bone density is scheduled for 4/3. The symptoms related to taking this medicine are vast and can be severe...but doctors don't seem to be noticing. Also, I most websites do not mention all the possible side effects. I had a statin specific blood test yesterday, but the damn doctor didnt put a stat on it. After reading all these comments, I know I'm not alone in the severity and array of symptoms.Read More Read Less

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Mickey | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/22/2019
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.0
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Keep on going on and off. Bone and muscle pain just gets too much for me. It does bring your numbers down but the side effects are not worth it.

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travel104 | 65-74 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
1/2/2019
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.0
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THEY KNEW THIS DRUGS IS HURTING PEOPLES BUT IT IS STILL ON THE MARKETS.IT DESTROY YOUR MUSCLES.

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AFCz | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/18/2018
Condition: Stroke Prevention
Overall rating 1.0
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After ONE month I have experienced fatigue and aching muscles that limit me to an hour or two of moderate work or exercise a day....which has resulted in a substantial impairment with respect to my quality of life. I have told my primary care physician that I am going off the drug as with continued use I expect to be non-functional.

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Kal | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/20/2018
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.0
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Effectiveness is a tricky one. It did lower my cholesterol to very low numbers. Awesome. Took it for 3 years, then I started having back pains. A little later, I had 3 hernias in my lower spine. Talked to all doctors, and none recommended to remove this poison. I stopped taking it myself, and about 2 weeks later, I started seeing improvement! About 8 months later, I'm back to almost normal. While it worked for 3 years without issues, and does lower cholesterol, it's a muscle killer. Bad stuff.

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Cold Hands | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/14/2018
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 3.0
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While the medication has been effective for lowering my LDL the side effects have been deplorable. within a few weeks of starting Lipitor 20 mg I had decreased sensation in feet and hands. Dose was lowered from 20 mg to 10 mg but symptoms only worsened. After 12 weeks I began experiencing Raynauds Disease symptoms in hands and feet. I literally feel cold from the top of my head to the bottoms of my feet but it is the abnormal response to cold that is ruining my life. I can't even pick up a cold drink without wearing a glove. Lipitor was discontinued 2.5 weeks ago. No improvement in symptoms yet. Doctor wants me to wait one month before seeing her again to see if symptoms improve. If not, further lab testing will be performed. Joints in hip and knees ache and the itching on lower legs is also a bother. Auto-immune testing has already been obtained and was negative. Now, we wait and see. I will try to lower my LDL through exercise, diet and the loss of weight. At 5 feet 2 inches and 117 pounds MD feels if I exercise an hour a day/5 times a week, lift weights and eat sensibly I might be able to lower the LDL from 140. HDL is 85 so need to worry about getting it higher. Sure hope I see improvement in symptoms. The no feeling in the hands is a pain in the butt.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | Patient
12/23/2017
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.3
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AWFUL!!! I started taking Lipitor (generic form) in July of 2017 shortly after my thighs began to hurt. I didn't connect the two until December 2017 when I looked at patient reviews for Lipitor. Carbon copy of what I am feeling. Foggy mind, zero energy & weakness in my legs. But the big one is muscle pain. My thighs are progressively hurting more & more. I finally went to see a new doctor & she immediately took me off of this. She was surprised I was even on cholesterol meds because my # was only 2 pts above normal. I've been off lipitor for 5 days & my thighs are still painful. I'm hoping to feel relief within the next week or so. If not I was instructed to return to the doctor & she will do further testing. My opinion is don't take it!!! Research all meds before filling the prescription. If you have doubts as questions or as for another prescription with less issues. We are our own advocates!!!Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/11/2017
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 3.7
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This drug as well as Crestor makes me irritable and mean, short tempered and foggy, to the point of not remembering.

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trishafl7 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/21/2017
Condition: Prevention of Transient Ischemic Attacks
Overall rating 1.7
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constant gas, bowel movements all morning, burping, scalding from the bowel movements causing terriable burning

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Beach Girl | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/19/2017
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 3.7
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It brought my total cholesterol down from 290 to 160 in 3 months. what I don't like about it is the muscle weakness and leg cramps

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R.T | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/2/2017
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.0
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My doctor prescribed Liptor and put me in 50mg and it almost toasted my liver.I told her no more chrostrol drugs for me I am done with all these liver killers.Now I walk 6 miles a week to keep it under control.

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Ann | 75 or over | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/16/2017
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.7
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Since I began taking this drug, after two weeks I have increased hip and knee pain, arm broken last October is aching and painful, have bad leg pain too

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n2wind2000 | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/25/2017
Condition: High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood
Overall rating 2.3
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55 Yr old male, Dr had put me on Atorvastatin while visiting for a different condition. Upon reviewing my lab results from several months earlier, he decided to start me on 20 MG once daily. I was also under the direction of my Nephrologist to get new lab work for an upcoming appt. So I filled the prescription, and got the lab work done. I started taking the Atorvastatin on a Friday, came down with flu like symptoms Sunday through the next Tuesday. Tuesday morning i noticed my upper rear left jaw/teeth were in pain. The pain came and went, I did not associate it with the Atorvastatin. It ended up getting so bad I sought dental care the following week. I took Tylenol to relieve the pain when it kicked it, which helped. Dentist x-rayâ??d and further evaluated my teeth and found no issues whatsoever. Hygenist gave me a clean bill as well. I dropped my dosage down to 1/2 tab (10mg) for two days, and got slight relief. Ive stopped taking Atorvastatin altogether now, but am still in discomfort when it kicks in. Its often set on by heat and cold, similar to a cavity. Dentist assured me its not my teeth. No sinus issues either. Also started taking 500 mgs B12 to help alleviate muscle breakdown. Looking for answers!Read More Read Less

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Bob | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/2/2017
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 3.3
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Given this drug after suffering a stroke and having elevated cholesterol (240),within 3 months my cholesterol was lowered to 140. I am experiencing constant knee pain and prior to taking the drug my knees were fine.

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Cindy707 | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/15/2017
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.0
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Definitely not good. Was only able to tolerate one week. First four days no side effects then started experiencing brain fog, like I wasn't connected, sort of a twighlight zone effect. Doctor took me off it immediately and said there are reports of brain waves crossing, no way do I want that quality of life. We're going to do lifestyle changes because he said there are issues with all statin meds but that if you can tolerate them they're truly a miracle med and dissolves plaque. To me I don't want to live my life foggy. Been off it two days now and today is the first day I feel like myself.Read More Read Less

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