62 yo female. I have been on 20mg Lipitor for a few years and the...

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Posted at 8:40 PM on Jul 27, 2007 by a1aussiegirl, #22579

62 yo female. I have been on 20mg Lipitor for a few years and the doctor ignored my complaints of thigh pain when I wake up in the mornings. When last tested my cholesteral level was still higher than she thought acceptable so the dose was increased to 40mg. I lasted on that for about 3 weeks. Unbearable pain all day rather than just in the mornings. I am back on 20mg but only taking one every second day. I am feeling so much better - less pain and much more energy (which I never associated with the meds). I am wondering if anyone else has experienced a problem with urine output. I have had this problem for a few years and after reading doing some internet research last night I am now wondering if that is also a result of taking Lipitor. I am very close to ceasing the Lipitor altogether as I think the cure may be worse than the disease!!

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Reply over 2 years ago on Jul 31, 2007 by kvbennett, #980

I am 70 and have been on Lipitor 40 mg daily for the last 2 1/2 years. I have suffered with severe neck and shoulder pain, weak legs, dry coughing, and memory problems. I shrugged my sufferning off as aging thing. However, after reseaching some on the internet, I stopped taking Lipitor for 2 weeks and my symtoms improved. So, I went back on it a few days ago and my symtoms returned. I visited my doctor today and he has discontinued Lipitor entirely for the next 5 weeks to see if my symptoms improve, and to check my cholesterol level. If my symtoms do improve, which I am certain they will, he will put me on a non-statin drug provided it is really needed. I think that I would prefer taking my chances on high-cholesterol than to suffer as I have for the past couple years.

I will never take Lipitor again. It is my opinion that the negative effects, by far, outweigh the benefits.

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