Ten months ago I was persuaded by my MD to start taking Lipitor [...

Ten months ago I was persuaded by my MD to start taking Lipitor [20 mg]. In less than two months, my numbers went from 349 to 189. However, this initial positive outcome never prepared me for a host of adverse conditions! In the past three months, I have experienced some Red Flag physical problems but the Light Bulb Moment came with a weight increase of 15 lbs, concentrated on my belly. I have not increased my food intake and my diet continues to include fruit, vegetables, fish, chicken, milk/cheese, and some sweets. When I started taking Lipitor, I weighed 122 lbs; now I'm at 134!!!! My level of physical activity has remained the same as has my food intake. It was this weight increase that prompted me to search the internet for a possible connection between Lipitor and weight gain. Three days ago, my fears were confirmed as I read similar postings. But my problems go beyond the weight gain. Here's is my "laundry list" of symptoms and I believe that Lipitor is the ugly culprit: 1. Sciatic pain 2. Left leg is numb; tingling, burning, shooting pains 3. Foot pain/numbness 4. Periodic shortness of breath/palpitations 5. Incident of high blood pressure [NEVER BEFORE] 6. Weight Gain: Belly! Bloated appearance 7. Constipation 8. Fatigue 9. Periods of depression 10.Anxiety I have stopped taking this dangerous drug. I am due for lab work and MD visit. Hope to hear from you. Jessica