I have been taking Lipitor for about 6 years suddenly developed a...

Lipitor is a dangerous drug . . .it can cause MANY side effects. I am a victim of this POISON, so, I know. Unfortunately, drs. and drug co's are doing a SCAM on the anti-cholesterol drugs . . . it is all about big $$$. In reality, your mind/body needs cholesterol to function properly. . . DON'T LET YOUR DR. TO CON YOU.

I had real bad itchs, rashes, purple welts and thinning hair amongst heaps of other side effects. I also had/have the prickling you talk about, it may be neuropathy. Suggest you go to spacedoc.net. Also suggest you check all documented statin side effects there is a chance you may have other adverse effects that you are not aware of. Best to you.

I have heard the complaint of rashes while on statins, granted I don't hear that as aften as the other side effects, but I do hear reports of rashes.

Keep in mind that SALES is the name of the game here. In sales, consumer perception means everything! As long as the public beleives that lowering cholesterol protects them from a heart attack, the public will glady reach deep into their pockets and pay big bucks. And we do to the tune of $30 billion per year in worldwide statin gross sales.

Its all about money. Cash in on what generates the highest profit margins
and pays the larger commissions.

Are you beginning to see the picture?