http://www.medications.com/effect/view/39718 I had delayed a recent refill of Welchol because of the cost and found that the hip and leg pain of the last 3 years on Welchol disappeared. Tried it again and pain returned. Still suffering horrible low back pain requiring an MRI (which was negative) I a Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:12:39 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/39718?item=18595 Did your doctor prescribe Welchol because you could not take any of the other statins due to your liver lipids? This is my problem and like you, I would love to just stop taking this medication. Thanks, N.M. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/39718?item=18595