off 7 days ago

I am a 53 year old female and have been off of Lipitor for 7 days today myself due to periphial nueroathy in my hands and feet. I have read a few thing saying it increased chance of stroke and heart attack in the first few weeks?? I was looking for other symtoms that may happen, like the "heavyness" in my arms.

I went off Lipitor on June 1s (my birthday), so have been off for 22 days. All of the zapping and tingling has subsided in my hands, feet, face, arms, and head. I still have neuropathy in my hands and numbness in my toes which all seem to be diminising. My neurologist says she expects full recovery in 4-6 months. Have your husband take B complex vitamins. I take Shaklee's twice a day.This greatly helps in the repair of the nerve damage from Lipitor. My neurologist also recommended me taking FBCx www.artjen.net, and omega 3 fish oils in the form of flax or fish to reduce cholesterol. Good luck!