http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21158 extreme muscular and joint pain in mid back and entire rib cage area. Been on the drug three years and the doctors never said it could be from the drug been off the drug four days and already starting to feel better.... Wed, 07 May 2008 22:06:03 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21158?item=8071 Yes, I have been taking Lipitor 40 mg for some 10 years now. I do a lot of walking, amongst other exercise. I experience terrific back pain, particularly when I hop out of bed in the morning. When I exercise (walk) the pain does go away and returns only w http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21158?item=8071