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Posted at 12:36 AM on Jan 04, 2008 by williaml, #26052
I am absolutely amazed at all the side effects that may be a result of Lipitor.I have been on Lipitor for approx.4 weeks. Accdg to my blood work, my cholesterol was extremely high...possible genetic factor.(father had hight cholesterol).My diet is fairly low in fat, exercised regularly, etc. I have had muscle, joint, breast, and all over body pain, nausea, headaches,decreased energy. I actually think I am having heart attack or stroke pain....I have become very anxious due to these symptoms. Having lipid profile done tomorrow, see the doctor next week. I am going to go off the Lipitor and see about an alternative from a health food store.(I am also a registered nurse)
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Reply about 1 year ago on Jan 06, 2008 by davnduf, #3863

What really works is FLUSH FREE NIACIN taken with RED YEAST RICE. 2 NIACIN in the morning when getting up and 2 NIACIN and 2 RED YEAST RICE taken on the way to bed. Does not have to be taken with a meal. My cholesterol count 2 years ago was 240 (combo), the next yeat it had dropped to 197 and last year had dropped to 167. We spend the winters in Texas and do a blood profile every January. The next one will be this month. It works. Gradually take yourself off Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor, Zetia and any other statins. The way the reduce your cholesterol is to paralyze your liver and my liver is too important in other areas to have it paralyzed.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Jan 11, 2008 by ficklefaerie, #4005

I am a 50 year old woman. I was put on Lipitor 10 days ago. Within a week my breasts were so bloated and sore and my joints throbbed. I had a violent headache for 4 days straight that only went away when I stopped lipitor. I have gone off the lipitor and would love if you could email me any natural remedy you may find at the health food store. Thanks June theficklefaerie@gmail.com

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Reply about 1 year ago on Jan 17, 2008 by treelinestreet, #4135

I am a 57 year office worker who has high cholesterol and I have been taking Lipitor for approx 1 month- I can hardly work for the sore muscles- I have weakness and I feel as though I am having a heart attack- omg- i have to come off this medication--any suggestions for anyone out there with similar problems??

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