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Lipitor I am a young 30-something, active, organic-healthy female with unfortunately high (genetic) cholesterol levels (250ish). I have no other health issues and I have never been on any long-term medication. One month ago I was put on my first drug: Lipitor. I was thrilled the first week I had no side effects. As a matter-of-fact, I told my mother it was like taking nothing. Into week two, suddenly, I couldn't lift my arm to put on mascara without it cramping up. My legs began to throb when I used my muscles or lifted my children. It was so incredibly bad by week 3, I stopped taking the drug and a whole week has had to pass before the symptoms disappeared. I blindly followed my doctors recommendation and am frightened to take the next round of drugs to "test" on my body. I think I better do more research on other alternatives, as degenerated muscles, nor heart attacks/strokes appeal to me.