http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696 Less than 2 months after taking Lipitor I have been experiencing intense weakness of the legs, especially the hip area. A normally avid walker, last week really woke me up when I was unable to walk over 40 feet without having to stop from sheer leg exhausti Fri, 22 May 2009 19:19:39 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20041 So many people are taking this dangerous drug . . . .you were smart to research and you will stop taking it. I quit "cold turkey" . . .the sooner the better . . .I wanted to get rid of the poison in my body ASAP. .. Unfortunately, the drs. and drug c http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20041 Sat, 23 May 2009 09:28:15 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20053 Muscle weakness in the legs is the most common place people experience weakness from statins. Perhaps because we are so dependent on our leg muscles. If its restricting your ability to get the physical activity you need, then its bad for your cardiovascula http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20053 Thu, 28 May 2009 14:34:43 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20191 I took Zocor for about 9 months in 2002 I started having severe muscle cramps and leg weakness I even thought I was having a stroke could not pick up my legs and walk. I cannot climb steps we put ramps in at home cannot pick up legs so weak. I stopped ta http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20191 Thu, 28 May 2009 18:54:11 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20199 Tyleen , back surgery is usually not the answer . . . unfortunately, some people never recover from statins. . . .drs. don't want to admit about the side effects since the anti-cholesterol drug SCAM is a big $$ business . . . . VERY SAD. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20199 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:52:47 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20585 My husband has been suffering similar effects: initially, he could not even lift up his feet to cross his legs. He has great difficulty getting in and out of cars and standing from a seated position. He can't dance anymore. Initially, he shuffled when h http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20585 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:32:03 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20610 Elinore . . .I stopped takig this POISON 16 mos. ago and I still have side effects . . . .everyone is different. . .age, dosage, how long did your husband take it, etc. If you are interested, we can discuss further. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20610 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:08:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20618 Update: After reading these replies, I first want to say my heart goes out to all of you who have become victims of this foul mistreatment by a major drug corp. How greedy and unfair for them to ignore these things and continue to market their drugs. I http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20618 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:53:08 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20898 I saw post a few days back which caught my attention since a very similar thing is happening to me. Weakness in the legs from walking a few yards. Of course went to my physician which immediately said that it was a reaction from the statins. I was not quit http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20898 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:39:15 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20900 Doepie . . . .it is certainly your choice to continue to take this dangerous drug that can cause MANY side effects. . .in this case, your dr. was correct. Hopefully, you will take the time to research and then you will know what damage this POISON can do http://www.medications.com/effect/view/41696?item=20900