Started taking Lipitor last June; within a month my fingernails started breaking off - almost down to the quick. I wondered whether it was the Zocor or daily aspirin. My personal opinion is that my cholesterol reading is genetic, and is not detrimental to my health, as my blood pressure and heart are in very good condition. Like all medicines, LIPITOR may cause side effects in some people. My doc has put me on prilosec while I await a HIDA w/cck test. They said suggestive severe femoral vascular disease. Two weeks ago I stopped all of those including Lipitor and the bowel seems to be settling. lowering cholesterol of all of the drugs of its group. She is a very disaplined woman and it's breaking my heart to see her in this much distress. Prior to this, I was in pretty good physical shape. Haven't had a chance to talk to him yet. How do we know Experts advise doctors to select statin doses based on the reduction in LDL-C (the bad, low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol) that each person needs (NCEP 2001). After reading all of your conversation I find why I have been loosing immune system, never ending pain on left hand, eye problem, shingles, slowness on my life, slower work at daily life, slowing down the brain, thinking, lack of strength in mind, body and finally many other disorders. I still have the hip pain (bursitis) and have been going to physical therapy for that. Since we were grabbing at straws I noticed that all his meds have warning of dizziness, weakness and of cours Lipitor says serious muscle complications. I have been feeling considerably better since being off lipitor. God Bless all

But Pfizer argues that Lipitor is the most effective statin and that patients who are having good results with it are not well-served by moving to another drug. I am self employed so I get no pay to sit and recover. During this time i've been treated for chest pains combined with muscle wekness. omega 3 fish oil because of a cholesterol of 259 and a CRP of 9,9 I am happy to have found this webside and read the experiences. Cohen writes, "The Lipitor dosage guidelines do not distinguish between patients with or without heart disease. 84 at Wal-mart! Adding up all the rest of the medications my cardiologist wants me to take amount to 22 percent of my income. He wears multiple pairs of glasses when he reads, and wont go to an eye doctor. In a compassionate use study, 41 patients aged 6 to 51 years with homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia or with severe hypercholesterolaemia, who had 15% reduction in LDL-C in response to previous maximum dose combination drug therapy, received daily doses of 40 to 80 mg of Lipitor. I feel much better in the last week than ever before. Should I take the 30 MGs all at once or should I take them at different times of the day Is there a "best" time to take Lipitor to maximize its effects

Tonight I have sworn off of Lipitor.

Could the Lipitor be aggravating the joints.

Went down to 10 Mg and problems are persisting.

, and the labels say "Repackaged by: MED-PRO, Inc.

I decided to stop the Lipitor after taking it for only 3 months. the ones that put me here with their great concern for possible side effects of high (not hardly) cholesterol.

My doctor has now referred me to the hospital.

Almost flu like symptoms only I wasn't sick.

Ranbaxy Laboratories, Indias biggest drug maker, asked a United States appeals court to reconsider a ruling that would keep a generic version of Pfizers cholesterol medicine Lipitor off the market until 2010. Never take Lipitor when you are pregnant and if you become pregnant while on medication contact your physician immediately. As with all medicines, LIPITOR can sometimes cause side effects in some individuals. I have had some memory loss of events that took place 6 months ago. The majority of patients are controlled with 10 mg Lipitor once a day. Two days ago my left foot started to swell and I did not think much of it, but it has been getting worse,I would like to know if anyone has had similar simptoms with Lipitor or statins in general. Post a new Lipitor Side Effect Do not take LIPITOR if you are breast-feeding. side effects of drugs like Lipitor side effects that can outweigh any potential good the drugs might purport to do. The muscle aches in my calves got worse. Doctor put me on Lipitor because the cholestrol levels were borderline high. People who had taken statins and developed polyneuropathies were checked for known causes of nerve damage. I am also following an exercise program and watching my diet. Could Lipitor which I have been on for about 5 months be causing this . I have stopped taking Lipitor after talking to my doctor, but my concern is, is it possible to reverse this pain and weakness Does anyone know another website with more info on this problem we are facing Please contact me if anyone has any info please, I'm at my wits end! I couldn't believe that the doctor prescribed Lipitor even though my father's cholesterol was normal. My father is currently taking LIPITOR and having these side effects, he is also alergic to Vitamic C, is there anything else he can use to lower his cholesterol without the interference of drugs

What other drugs affect Lipitor (Atorvastatin) I have been taking Lopid 600/2a day for over 20 yrs and Lipitor for 6+ yrs probably more, I also have had the severe leg cramps, ringing in my right ear,bloated belly,memory loss, almost constant indigestion etc etc. Question:I have recently started taking lipitor. Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Pediatric Patients (10-17 years of age). Then my thought process and ability to concentrate started to get real bad. Answer: They're pretty similar. Lipitor Ratings For an even greater cholesterol-lowering effect, your doctor may prescribe Lipitor along with a different kind of lipid-lowering drug such as cholestyramine or colestipol. I went off of Lipitor, and gemfibrozil which i was changed to last Feb. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this type of side effect as my doctor feels it is just coincidence and that I have developed arthritis. I don't take medication except for a low tyroid med, levoxyl, until I started Lipitor exactly 30 days ago. I asked my physician if the Lipitor could cause it - "no" was the answer. My husband is diabetic, taking medications and insulin, along with all these medications he is also taking Vytorin. I have tried several other cholesterol lowering drugs, but have had muscle aching. I actually didn\'t start taking the 20 mg dose until about April or May 2006. It completely immobilized me and was the most painful experience I've ever had. In spite of taking it I had a heart attack a year later. In particular, it reduces the sum of LDL, (bad cholesterol), triglycerides, and apolipoprotein B, (a type of protein required to fabricate cholesterol), in the blood. ABOUT 2 YEARS AFTER TAKING LIPITOR HE DEVELOPED ACHES AND PAINS FROM HIS KNEES DOWN. Lipitor - Side Effects & Drug Interactions Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Within the first six months I started to getting a numb tingling feeling in my feet, shoulder pain in my left shoulder and was unable to sleep. on Lipitor alone, and probably millions more on other statin drugs (Zocor, Pravachol, Mevacor, Altocor, Lescol, Crestor, etc. He did blood work and found out that my Creation was 32 and it had previously been 9. Both my doctor and Ortho said they have never heard of tendon rupture caused by statin drugs.

Lipitor should be used with caution in patients who consume substantial quantities of alcohol and/or have a history of liver disease. Then my boyfriend and I went to the beach for a week it was not a good week if I must say. Was told that this couldnt be from the lipitor because my tendions are ruptured and not a contracture. Hope others, like myself, find this website and start to make their health better by stopping the poison of this and other medicine our doctors give us with the hope of getting better by taking it. Have been for about 2 years or so - before that Mevacor. and to contact him immediately if the stiffness or pain increased. Add Lipitor to my cabinet I have taken lipitor 40 for many years and then the doc added tricor 145mg for years. I note on this site the mention of Lysine as being important and do not think his Vit C contained that. If you are on Lipitor or are planning to start taking Lipitor, you must read my book. It helps transport and pack the major components of the cell membrane, called "phospholipids," that are made from essential fatty acids (EFAs). She went to many doctors and no one wants to admit it's the lipitor. I do sometimes feel the pain in my right hip if I sit for extended periods of time but nothing like the above. With your cholesterol this will not be the case, stop any oral Niacin. Lipitor does make its way into breast milk, so you should not take the drug while breastfeeding your baby. Lipitor - Lipitor Side Effects - Lipitor Information - Canada Pharmacy - Drugs from Canada familial hypercholesterolemia have been evaluated in a controlled clinical trial of 6 months duration in adolescent boys and postmenarchal girls. Also a large patch of dead skin has broken out into a lump in the small of my back. They are convinced that its carpal tunnel and that I should have surgery. I will make sure that my husband stop taking Vytorin today. After reading these testimonies today, I'm check off Lipitor-I don't care what the dr. I stopped taking Lipitor and 3 days later the spells have stopped.

If you have any questions about Lipitor , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Pfizer wins Lipitor patent case in Ireland does anybody have any speech problems along with the tireness problem. I then got so sick that I went to the emergency room. Does Lipitor have lactose in it The doctor has tried having me take Cholestid, but the severe side effects were not worth the possible benefits of somewhat lower cholesterol readings. I was put on alot of meds, one being Lipitor 80mg, I have been on it for 2 and a half years now and have been suffering terrible pain in my legs, my arm, my chest my lower back,my upper back, severe leg cramps to the point where I have just sat and cried for God to come and take me home, I have all the systems and more that I have read about posted here and I am scared to death, I am afraid I am am being eaten alive inside my body, which has put me in the hospital twice thinking I was having another heart attack. A couple months ago my doctor increased my dose to 20mg. I noticed today for the 1st time a pain in my right groin (leg). I have NEVER had this problem before and I just couldn't figure out what was going on. Physicians have to discover the effectiveness of low-dose Lipitor on their own. After reading these testimonies I stopped the medication. After 4 months of this, I stopped Lipitor, continued to train, and most of the symptoms went away. Six weeks later I experienced an episode of transient global amnesia of six hours duration. 5 or 5 mg of Lipitor in the package insert or PDR and no pills in these doses, so doctors start everyone at 10 mg, or even 20 mg or 40 mg. but they said they didn't think it was related to the lipitor. I called my MD and he has put me through a number of tests checking my heart and lungs (which tested strong and clear). Does anybody out there have any information to share about this being related to Lipitor Thank you

Dear reader,I have been taking Lipitor on and off for about ayear now. She asks me did I do this or that today and I tell her what because I forget so much. Recovery from Lipitor-induced damage Answer: Lipitor is an HMG Co A Reductase Inhibitor. I am considering some sort of recourse, just wondering if anyone else is I am a 51 year old male who has taken a 10 mg dose of Lipitor for years. Hello from AustraliaGood Friday, 2006I was a very vibrant, active, happy person. Today I started having a sharp crampy pain on the right side of my abdomen. No chest pain, just winded with minimal exertion compared with what I am used to. then bragged that I was his "Poster Child" for low cholesterol!!! Well, wonder if he knew he was killing me in the long run! He will hear about this soon~~~ I also have put up with the most horrible ringing in my ears and went to several differnt doctors seeking relief for this to no avail. I am going off statins for good and will be taking Vitamin-C and eating oatmeal. How long will it take before the pain goes away Frustrated wife. I have since discontinued the Lipitor and have started taking fish oil and Vit C. I also became extremely tired often falling asleep right after the dinner meal. After 3 months I asked my pharmacy if Lipitor can cause sore muscles. Buy Lipitor - No prescription required! (views: 4) Lipitor 40 mg In patients with moderate to severe hepatic dysfunction, the therapeutic response to Lipitor is unaffected but exposure to the drug is greatly increased. I complained of muscle pain often to my doctor and after awhile he decided to take an enzyme test. I was in great pain and could hardly walk.

Meat intake restricted to white meats and fish.

The study was a secondary analysis of a double-blind, randomized clinical trial funded by Pfizer, the company that makes Lipitor. My neighbor told me of a relative of hers experiencing problems with Lipitor similar to mine and that person stopped taking it. It should be gone in about one week if it is the Lipitor. I now take a natural remedy from a Doctor with a good background in alternative medicine. My Son came over took me to get a rent car, we did and I hardly remember any of this. My bladder felt as if I was about to give birth to a 9lb baby.

Did an MRI, and nothing is wrong with my spine.

If elevated stop this class of drugs for good.

#145 trembling or shaking in fingers and lipitor

If you miss a dose of LIPITOR: Possible Side Effect of Lipitor posted 12/10/98 Free Newsletter on Latest Information about Cholesterol Lowering Drug, Lipitor. lThey did blood test and I was high in some of the test results. A 2000 study in the American Journal of Cardiology found: "Individual variation in LDL-C response to statin therapy is large (range 10% to 70%). Because of the exhaustion and joint pain, I was exercising less, so I gained more weight. Cholesterol used to be in the 800+ and triglycerides were over 2000 yes Two thousand when measurable. This claim is used extensively in Lipitor's advertising, and it has been instrumental in Lipitor's surpassing well-established, better-proven competitors such as Zocor and Pravachol.

After three weeks on Lipitor, I quit taking it.

I short order I stopped taking lipitpr and went to the emergency room. I had pains in my neck and shoulders and attributed it to stress at work. " It was fine, everything was great, my ldl levels dropped significantly. Since Lipitor, it has all ended, and I am praying that I can get back to the point I was at before Lipitor. In fact, your doctor is unlikely to prescribe Lipitor if there is even a chance that you may become pregnant.

I have also felt minor twitching in other areas.

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After three months on Lipitor I suffered cognitive/affective side-effects similar to those mentioned by Meryll W. Thank you I couldn't believe that the doctor prescribed Lipitor even though my father's cholesterol was normal. My father is currently taking LIPITOR and having these side effects, he is also alergic to Vitamic C, is there anything else he can use to lower his cholesterol without the interference of drugs Dr Isadore Rosenfeld's Breakthrough Health By Isadore Rosenfeld MD, page 9 There are several other statins sold by pharmaceutical firms (Lipitor,Pravachol. During that time I have been experiencing joint and muscle aches. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. wants me to take Zetia for the cholestoral but I'm afraid to take anything. Your doctor may prescribe Lipitor to reduce your chances of having a heart attack or developing heart disease if you have any of the following risk factors: I've been on Lipitor for over 3 years with no other side effects other than gas. As a former USAF flight surgeon for ten years, an ANG flight surgeon with a helicopter squadron for an additional fourteen years and as an FAA flight examiner for the entire time, I suggest that flight surgeons especially should be extremely discriminating in the use of Lipitor and that all doctors follow closely the research of Doctor Beatrice Golomb.

She's lost all her confidence to be independent.

My problems started with sore hips, then added numb feet, felt like canvass was glued to them. I felt a million dollars within a couple of weeks and have not gone back to my GP . In july the left pinky droped while answering the phone,was told I unjured it too. Are these common reactions to Lipitor Also, does taking lipitor cause long term damage to the kidneys, liver, etc. Severe pain in my upper chest (thought I broke a rib), then moved to my upper left back, then moved to my left upper butt. Plasma Atorvastatin (Lipitor) concentrations are lower (approximately 30% for Cmax and AUC) following evening drug administration compared with morning. Still no pain whatsoever (apart from horrible nightime cramps throughout my whole body) just increasing muscle weakness and being in a constant daze.

#233 trembling or shaking in fingers and lipitor

I am 36 years old and have been on Lipitor 40 for about 5 years. Developed muscle weakn ess and pain-terrible pain, especially in legs, but also in arms. I DONT KNOW IF THE MEDS ARE THE PROBLEM BUT I CERTAINLY DONT KNOW ANYTHING ELSE THAT IS CAUSING MY PAIN. I may still need a knee transplant, but this poison has made the situation more painful. My pain level decreased dramatically in a very short time. More Links Related to Lipitor Oral Drug InfoNet Doctors' Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Lipitor Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Lipitor Talk to your doctor about whether switching from Lipitor to a generic version of Zocor is appropriate in your specific situation to reduce prescription drug costs. I am hoping that her condition will improve once she goes off the Lipitor. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Lipitor. around the middle of August I provided some blood to my doctor so the lab could check cholesterol. My cholesterol is very high and he wants me to get it lowered. Although they're mainly used to normalize elevated cholesterol levels, other beneficial effects include reducing the risk of Alzheimer's, shrinking obstructive plaques in the arteries, protecting against stroke, an anti-inflammatory effect on blood vessels, and perhaps reducing the risk of osteoporosis in vulnerable women. I am now working as a distributor because I am so excited about this. I have also experienced the heart palpatations at night, general fatigue, and muscle tiredness (though I have lost no muscle strength). Still have a little pain in the morning when I start walking, but that soon fixes itself.

#202 lipitor, problems, combining, nausea, dizziness

I, been on lipitor for about three to four years now. I hope and pray this goes away and I don't have to live like this forever. Education is important but I didn't see anything in those articles you referenced or in your article that provided that but, that being said, it is important to get people to think before they just start putting things in their bodies (prescribed, over-the-counter, herbal, processed, un-processed, etc. What is Lipitor I am in tears reading everyone's Lipitor experiences because I can relate to so much of what you all are saying. Elevations of CK (≥10 x ULN) were low overall, but were higher in the high-dose atorvastatin treatment group (13, 0. Is there any such side effect with lipitor Overdose by Jay S Cohen, page 101 Liver enzyme elevations signify liver injury. The sound in my ear or head is like a buzzing noise. My mother has been on this medication for years and I am now convinced most of her recent ailments (she is 75) are probably side effect form this "wonder" drug. ) I found your web page when I decided to search out Lipitor. In May I raced a 25 mile time trial and barely finished the distance totally exhausted. I've been gathering information on all the drugs she is currently taking, and am seeking to have all her specialists look closely at many concerning symptoms, including the confused thinking, 'tho I suspect it will be a long and frustrating road. In one of my falls in December 2006 I injured my left hip. Thank you to all for writing as I now know it was not "just in my head" And to the gentleman who told of the book Protein Power by both Dr. My cholesterol was at 253, so I really wanted to get it down. However, I have gained 15 pounds and have not changed my eating habits. I Had trouble remembering things,And i have lost muscle mass to the point that my skin is sagging i don't know if it's possible to ever get that muscel back again. I was shocked to see that every problem that I was experiencing was listed as a side effect. She is so weak and she went down so fast in about three months. I have read about Niacin, which might help this situation, and have been taking 500mg daily. My total cholesterol went from 244 in May of 2004 to 255 in Feb. Pfizer now discloses a warning about the condition on its drug info sheet. I should note that I'm not jaundice and my urin has been "normal".

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If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Lipitor. I am glad that I did some on my own and discovered this site. I see by the message board that ALOT of people have the sever weakness. The only symptoms I have experienced are leg cramp and ringing ears. My doc diagnosed a dropped right foot and my right hand as a claw hand and referred me to a neurologist. I stopped without any advice from the doctor on July 2004 because I was losing my memory, shaking badly, and my speach was getting slurred, also the muscles in my neck ,shoulders and arms was aching, I thought that I had been run over by a truck. Extensive blood tests ordered and referred to Mass Eye and Ear for ENT consult for sub-mandibular glands as they have been severely swollen for over 8 months now. The specialist say a have polymyositos/dermomyositos did anyone end up with this or have they found andthing that helps Answer: Lipitor is an HMG Co A Reductase Inhibitor. I am considering some sort of recourse, just wondering if anyone else is Lipitor, Severe Diabetes A Fatal Combination The Pfizer-funded study compared the effect of a 20 mg dose of Lipitor versus a placebo on more than 1,200 type 2 diabetics who were severely ill over a four-year period. The product was repackaged by Med-Pro, Inc. My doctor says I am genetically prone to high cholesterol and risk of stroke and heart disease. Both Lipitor and Zocor are safe and effective in lowering cholesterol. Avoid the use of alcohol while on Lipitor medication as the chances of side effects increase.

He suggested I call my doctor and talk to her.

An Appeal in Lipitor Case in India { Question: Please tell me about the drug Lipitor. I went off Lipitor 2 years ago and still experience leg spasms and ankle and foot pain daily It is definitely bettehr than when on the statin but has been a very long time. today i am off the terrible pill but the swelling forgot to leave me and now i belive that is what is wrong me today cant walk because of swollen feet and hands i dont think this pill is a very good drug i wonder how they cant make a drug that will help and not kill LIPITOR is indicated: Generic Name: atorvastatin (a TOR va sta tin) Brand Names: Lipitor Remember to continue with your diet and lifestyle changes while you are taking LIPITOR. My doctor is in such a big hurry she tells me I can only talk about one issue at a time when I\'m in for an appointment and then when she thinks I\'ve taken enough of her precious time she jumps up and leaves the room leaving me with unanswered questions. This is extremely important for those who take large amounts of Vitamin C and it appears from research I just came across a couple weeks ago (been on vacation) that Co-Q-10 can possibly also become a free radical under certain circumstances. I was constantly tired, I had trouble putting thoughts together. I had memory loss, muscle aches and cramps, extreme fatique, heavy limbs, hardly able to walk by the end of the day, sleeplessness and joint pain. Before taking Lipitor, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

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Lately, Pfizer has been running a print and broadcast advertising campaign that features Dr. I had a biopsy on one breast as well because we are doing all these test for the lymph node swelling. In July 2005 my blood tests were still normal and my cholesterol was still low (though my triglycerides were too high 270+). I have recently read in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)that there was a 12 fold increase in rhabdomyolysis when combined therapy is used, and it did not diminish with long term usage, and the occurrence of rhabdo in the absence of statin or fibrate therapy appears to be extremely rare. On the few times that I forgot to take it, there was no soreness in the morning. Lipitor is the brand name. All my symtons grew worse over the next four or five years, including new ones like stomach & back cramps, burning and numbness in my feet, tinnitis, memerory loss, weakness and numbness in my thighs, numb & tingling fingers, bowel and stomach problems including anal bleeding and a general lethargy that was keeping me chairbound for longer periods. I also reduced my Lipitor intake to alternate days only. Went to the chiropractor and he checked the meds and said out of all them in his opinion he thought Lipitor and Tricor. " After taking Lipitor for over two years, I have been told my cholesterol is down, but my kidney disfunction is now in the severely high range. The muscle and joint pain was the best recovery, but even today, I can't swallow well. I feel I'm on way to many drugs and am very concerned. However, I have a couple of patients who are ok on Zocor, but cannot take Lipitor - nausea primarily. " In a nine-month study of 2,502 patients, Pfizer found that more serious side effects, such as facial paralysis, colon inflammation and gallbladder pain, occurred in less than 2 percent of those treated. I believe that Lipitor has robbed me from a quality of life that I have enjoyed in the past and I am more then willing to be a part of a class action law suit against the maker.

Had a genetically high (300+) cholestorol level.

He takes at least 6 different drugs plus insulin, which he does keep in check. Because of the potential for adverse reactions in nursing infants, women taking LIPITOR should not breast-feed (see

#5 lipitor, problems, combining, nausea, dizziness

In rare cases, Lipitor can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue. It had a dramatic change in his Cholestrol level and very quickly. I sometimes forget what I am saying in the middle of conversation, or what I am doing as I walk into another room(what did I come in here for ) The funny thing is that I did not know Lipitor even could do this to people until this week. Lately i have had a stretch where i've been on 80MG and my muscle twitching started in my calf muscles first. For 2 years I have also been being treated for severe leg cramps, they knot up at times, this was diagnosed as Restless legs syndrome. Robert Jarvik, the inventor of the artificial heart, endorsing Lipitor. This is something he has always done, manage / pay all household bills. His brother died at 55 and father at 56, both heart attacks. My doctor just prescribed 10mg of Lipitor per day and I'm terrified about taking it. This book may help you prevent such harm. It forms part of what is called the cell membrane - the outer layer of every cell in your body. I have just gone off Liptor, can I expect these symtoms to go away

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Question: I am currently taking the drug, Lipitor, to lower my cholesterol and was wondering if there was any side effects with the drug One thing that I have noticed is that there is a sore spot on my rectum area. I was also taking a vitamin B Tab and a Naturopathic herbal medicine. What is less well known is that the progression of this muscle wasting side effect may lead to a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neurone disease, described as a chronic, progressive, almost invariably fatal neurological disease.

Prior to that I took Gemfibrozil for 2 years.

MedFacts Lipitor While most symptoms seem to start after a few years, Ed Ontiveros of Homewood began having physical problems within 30 days of taking Lipitor. The worse time is getting out of bed in the morning.

I tried to elevate them, rub and massage them.

Of course I'm only iterating whats already been stated by many others. or do you even have withdraws when you come off this drug. These past 2 weeks the woman was hospitalized with liver failure. Report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness to your doctor right away, especially if you also have a fever or general body discomfort. I still had not been advised of any possible side effects. He stopped taking Lipitor and no longer has feels like throwing up every morning. I quit taking Zocor for 4 months and my cholesteral went way up. I will join the exercise club " Lifetime Fitness" and change food menu from today and look for a better life or die without medicine. After reading these comments above i have stopped taking lipitor and have started on the vitamin C method.

Do not take LIPITOR: In a 26-week controlled study in boys and postmenarchal girls (n=140), the safety and tolerability profile of LIPITOR 10 to 20 mg daily was generally similar to that of placebo (see

#18 can too much lipitor cause forgetfulness

Started taking Lipitor last June; within a month my fingernails started breaking off - almost down to the quick. I wondered whether it was the Zocor or daily aspirin. My personal opinion is that my cholesterol reading is genetic, and is not detrimental to my health, as my blood pressure and heart are in very good condition. Like all medicines, LIPITOR may cause side effects in some people. My doc has put me on prilosec while I await a HIDA w/cck test. They said suggestive severe femoral vascular disease. Two weeks ago I stopped all of those including Lipitor and the bowel seems to be settling. Answer: Wouldn't think so. Answer: I think if you monitored the liver function tests, it would be ok. However, lipid effects were greater when Lipitor and colestipol were administered together than when either drug was given alone. You were wrong, for me at least, for my cholesterol went right back up to 240. put me on this drug i think the lipitor has made it worse. Doctors can easily miss the connection, but muscle aches may signal tissue breakdown. I still have the shoulder/arm problem but it is getting better. My cholesterol began to rise in spite of the Lipitor. ) My 63 year old wife has been on a max dose of Lipitor for over a year. If your body doesn't have enough new cholesterol each day, you cannot repair and replace your cell membranes and they will eventually degenerate. Fast forward to today, and the symptoms have ebbed and are random. This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. The 10, 20 and 40 mg tablets also contain candelilla wax. I had to double my painkillers just to get by and within six months I was almost totally chairbound my memory was non existent to the point that I couldn't remember the sentence I was talking in. They refused to grow back - instead they started to "delaminate" and flaked off in layers.

#78 lipitor leg pain

Counterfeit Lipitor Beware Pfizer Gets Mixed Verdict in British Lipitor Patent Case Both Lipitor and Zocor are safe and effective in lowering cholesterol. Avoid the use of alcohol while on Lipitor medication as the chances of side effects increase.

He suggested I call my doctor and talk to her.

curious characteristic of Lipitor in me and presumably in at least some other people as well. Going with a naturopathic doctor and using a regimen of exercise, fish oil, niacin, vitamin E, Vitamin C, Nattokinase,red yeast rice, and pomegranate juice. I said I don't know, I though it was just old age. Lipitor 20 mg I am 31 years old and have been taking Lipitor for 1 year. In March I began to experience muscle and joint weakness. Thankyou all for truely bringing me back from the dead and now that I know that there are so many others who belive as I do I feel fortified in my resolve to pursue the truth of these damn pharma drugs I presently am on. I'm making an appointment today with my new doctor to talk about it. As reported by the Wall Street Journal this week, Golomb found that 15 percent of statin patients developed some cognitive side effects. But I can't help thinking that many others are taking this expensive medication unnecessarily. Photos of Lipitor Disease Prevention And Treatment by Life Extension Foundation, page 20 In 1998, Lipitor, the largest selling statin drug, was the third leading drug in the United States, accounting for over $1,544 billion in sales. Question: I am taking the medication lipitor. Ten milligrams of Lipitor reduces LDL-C 39%, a strong response needed by cardiac patients and people with severely elevated cholesterol. No one believed that his symptoms (total cognitive amnesia) were anything other than some cerebral problems such as a stroke and the ordeal must have been devastating to say the least. It is so frustating to me that we should have to suffer like this when we paid good money for this prescription drug. Anyone else experience this