Eight years ago I started with 10 mg. Lipitor and took it without...

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Posted at 7:54 PM on Sep 29, 2008 by 1hacienda, #35112

Eight years ago I started with 10 mg. Lipitor and took it without problems for about five years. Doctor wanted me to change to Crestor and within four months I could hardly walk, shuffled my feet and had pain in muscles. Switched back to Lipitor two years ago and this week began to experience muscle pain so I stopped taking it three days ago. Any time I am in a prone position, or sitting, the leg pain is incredible. Walking there is minimal discomfort. Tried a massage today to no avail. Any way to alleviate this withdrawal reaction, if not, when might it dissipate? J. in Pain

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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 29, 2008 by oldcarpetcleaner, #12909

Read replies posting below yours it may help. You are certainly neither imagining or own your own. Best to you

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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 29, 2008 by 777, #12913

Good that you stopped this dangerous drug. I took Lipitor 8 years and stopped "cold turkey" nearly 8 mos. ago now. I still have many side effects.
I am taking natural products to help it and control my cholesterol. There are many alternatives also. Your massage treatment will help you, it has helped me. I have read it takes 1-2 years to get rid the poison in your system.

Good luck

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