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I was put on Lipitor 10mg 2 weeks ago after my bloodwork from my ...

Posted at 5:21 PM on Apr 23, 2009 by honeybeeintn, #40888
I was put on Lipitor 10mg 2 weeks ago after my bloodwork from my yearly physical came back that my cholesterol went up again. Levels are HDL 61 LDL 176. After the first week I called my MD to advise that I was having chest pain and muscle pain in my legs and forearm. He said to cut the dose in half which I did last Thursday. Yesterday all of a sudden I had heart flutters the entire day! I am a 43 female who goes to the gym 3 times a week doing 30 minutes of cardio and weights. I eat right and overall I am in great shape except having high cholesterol. My blood pressure is great, had a stress test and echo last year both negative for any problems. I called my doctor today and advise that I was still having fluttering in my chest and that I am stopping the Lipitor. What good is being on a medicine that helps with one problem but then causes others that you may need more medication for??? I have been feeling like crap ever since being put on Lipitor and I believe that it is the medication that is giving me the problems. Last year my MD put me on Zocor and I stopped that after having the muscle pains. I am now hoping that things will get back to normal and I plan on telling my doctor that these "statin' medicines are not for me and there has to be something else.
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Reply 7 months ago on Apr 23, 2009 by 777, #19133

Good that you stopped taking this dangerous drug. The anti-cholesterol is a HUGE racket since your mind/body need cholesterol. There are many natural products and alternatives instead of . . POISON. It is a shame that drs. are so drug-happy and so many people suffer.

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Reply 7 months ago on Apr 24, 2009 by bobby, #19161

Physicians are gullible for falling for the cholesterol scam.

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