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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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
9/23/2007
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
Overall rating 5.0
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prior to taking this medication my cholesterol levels were 280 now since being on the drug it is lowwered to 157
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Cynthia | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
9/21/2007
Condition: Stroke Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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I am very happy with this drug, my cholesterol levels are very healthy now, I love Lipitor!
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nancysue | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/20/2007
Condition: Homozygous Inherited High Blood Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.7
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After taking Lipitor for 3 months I had every severe side effect written,I honestly thought I was dying.After stoping Lipitor 4 days my breast's stoped hurting and most of the side effects are gone.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year |
9/19/2007
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 4.7
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Dan | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: High Amount of Fats in the Blood
Overall rating 4.3
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Within 3 months, I got to the cholesterol numbers that I wanted.
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