http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40990 I am 51 and very athletic and in admiral shape. 3 months ago, I began on Lipitor for cholesterol control. I just tore a calf muscle. Coincidence? I'm going off Lipitor until I know for sure. At the time of the muscle tear, myself and my muscles were wa Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:33:24 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40990?item=19260 I suggest that you stop taking this dangerous drug permanently . . . that can cause MANY side effects. Drs. and drug co's have a HUGE racket for the anti-cholesterol drugs. Your mind/body needs cholesterol to function. Also, there are many natural prod http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40990?item=19260 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:03:37 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40990?item=19266 While I can't say if the lipitor was directly responsible for your torn calf muscle, I can share with you that statins lower LDL cholesterol, and that one of the jobs LDL does is repair muscle cells. Cholesterol is vital to maintaining healthy cells. L http://www.medications.com/effect/view/40990?item=19266