I am 36 years old and have been on Lipitor 40 for about 5 years. ...

I am also 36 years old, and over the last month I put on some extra pounds. My doctor precribed Lipitor because of my chlosterol. I realize that I am overweight for my height, but I have been so sick since I started taking lipitor. I told my mom that I am going back to the doctor and, tell him I can't take lipitor no more, it makes me very ill. Please stay in contact :
E-mail me any time @ mennie.card@yahoo.com

It is a known fact that Liptor causes memory loss and they think the other chlosterol medications do too. They know for sure about Liptor. Mine is 211 and they insist I take the medication. I said NO.

It does cause aches and pains especially in the joints. If you research this on the web you will find out it is not good for your chloserol to be too low either.

Go to http//blog.wellnesstips.ca/blog/index.php/?p=134 and read High cholesterol does not cause heart disease.

Cholesterol is an essential component of our cell membranes, it acts as an anti-oxidant. You can read more on the site above. It can be a risk factor and not be a cause of heart disease.

I know several people who won't take this medication. I know I never will. I want to join the Y and exercise to bring mine down. They would rather I take the pills!
Ann in Nashville