http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28374 My 44 year old, otherwise very healthy husband has been taking Lipitor (10mg) for several years. Currently been showing ALS-like symptoms. Left foot dragging, muscle cramps, twitches, etc. We are headed to Duke University to find out of he has ALS. He i Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:17:55 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28374?item=5872 MY symptons were far worse than what you describe here. The heat & intensity of the pains and all over body cramping reduced a little within 48 hrs. Now 3 months L8R I still tremor, get sore muscles in fact still take pain killer every day BUT I would hav http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28374?item=5872 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:49:37 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28374?item=16985 hello: I have the exact same symptoms. Twitching and cramps and I have been on simvastatin; no wasting or weakness though which would be expected with ALS. What was the outcome for your husband? I hope he is ok. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28374?item=16985 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:57:04 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28374?item=16986 My husband was diagnosed with ALS shortly after that posting. I urge anyone taking stantins to look at alternatives. Although there is no scientific corrolatoin yet b/t statins and spontaneous ALS, all of his physicians (GP, neurologist and ALS speciali http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28374?item=16986 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:44:28 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28374?item=17049 Hi again; Could you resend your last message. For some reason I can't seem to access it. You said your husband is in a trial? How is he doing? Has he deterioted signifcantly (I hope not). Feel free to email me directly at Lipper22@comcast.net http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28374?item=17049