43 comments for article my life after lipitor

  ...Overdosed America by John Abramson MD, page 134 A British doctor, Dr. Researchers showed that people taking statins were 4 to 14 times more likely to develop polyneuropathy than those who did not take statins. decided to put me on a higher dose, I never had such pain every where from my toes to my shoulders. It will cause muscle problems, which I now have and feel like I'm going cripple. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely. I've felt like I've been beat up every morning for the last couple years and now I know why. She also told me to take a daily dose of aspirin even after I indicated an allergy to aspirin on my medical form. I just hope i can keep my body inline for healthy purposes. PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Lipitor if you are pregnant.

But the shaking in his sleep can be so severe.

I plan to take your advice and drop the lipitor.

My wife and I were just prescribed Lipitor 10 mg.

  ...About 5 years ago I was prescribed Zocor 20mg, a statin drug. He mentioned a possible connection to the dr's and they dismissed him. My strength came back in about 3 weeks and has progressively been better. I believe taking control is the first step to better health for us all. Its so great not only to be free of pain but to have the so-called "Torticolis" pracically gone and be able to think clearly again, to be able to carry on a conversation without feeling like a cyborg!I am convinced that I would have been much better off if I had never gone through the traditional medical approach in the first place. First of all, I havent seen this site until today - 1 day after taking Lipitor 20mg. ...
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  ...Question: I had a follow-up blood cholesterol/triglyceride test done in January 1998 and the results were no improvement over results of testing done last September. com is an independent information site reporting on cholesterol lowering drugs. Also the warning label on the medication states no alcohol while taking this medication. muscle spasms, psoriasis, insommnia, dementia, etc disappeared within a couple weeks). I\'ll post our results and let his physician know what we are doing. After experiencing severe leg pain and intestinal discomfort, a friend told me Lipitor is poison. A week ago your site was brought to my attention and I sent her to the doctor with a printout of your site. It admits to imflamation of the tendions also contracture. Both of the extreme stomach pain episodes occured after a meal high in fat. Rest assured, I\'m not about to go back on Lipitor again and I suggest anyone that does to please read up and know the signs. An 80-milligram daily dose of Lipitor, the top dose, can reduce cholesterol by up to 60 percent, compared with about 50 percent for an 80-milligram dose of simvastatin, also the top dose. So I bought some and laid off the statin for a month. Four of the Drs I have seen since say that it was the cause, but I doubt its stated in there official records. A shingle is a disease that is seen only on aged adults ( 60, 80s ). It is also packaged in combination with other drugs, such as is the case with Pfizer's ...
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  ...I am taking lipitor 40 mg and plavix,i too am having hip,knee and feet pain and muscle detoriation and energy levels low . I got cramps in my feet and hands, growing depresion, extreme tiredness yet sleep was very restless. It took her daugter's intervention to hospitalize her mother and stop all drugs. You've got enormous resources available virtually at your fingertips and most is free. Women who may become pregnant should use effective birth control while taking Lipitor . My right foot on the pedal was now at a funny angle. Doug traces his problems to a drug he started taking almost three years before his health began deteriorating - Lipitor. Going off lipitor was the best thing for me, i actually can feel the muscle aches have left completely and my weakness in my legs have gone away ...
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  ...Lipitor Side Effects - Statin Medications Your pharmacist can provide more information about Lipitor. i'm debating whether to even call the cardiologist who prescribed. Within less that 6 weeks, I'd developed a heart murmur, had an echocardiogram and was told that I'd developed a severe stenosis. Here I am reading all these postings of testimonials regrading the use of Lipitor. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Previously it took about 30 days for palpitations to begin. I think we have to keep a watchful eye on drug companies. Also, the next most likely cause is so called "fatty liver" probably an early marker for diabetes. It was on a News report a few months ago. If I was sitting on a chair and dropped a piece of paper on the floor I would be completely out of breath from bending over and picking it up! If I was walking for more than a few minutes I would be out of breath and had to stop. Thanks to all of you and your information out there. Two years ago, I was in an automobile accident and had to have artrosciopic surgery. When we get there the rheumatologist will determine if it is a rheumatoid syndrom or not and then put him on a regimen to help that. I've been told that there should be no permanent damage and that my kidney's appear to be ok. He is on something differnt now, but I swear, I would rather die from high cholesteral than experience this. Are there any stats on proportion of people having bad side effects ...
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  ...A must read for anyone who is even remotely interested in how our sickness care, billed as health care, system works. I hurt continually in my legs and feet when I was on that stuff. I stopped the Lipitor immediately and the doctor I was seeing at that time agreed that my decision was the right one. I am now going to take control of my healthcare and throw the Lipitor in the trashcan. How long can it take More than two months Recommended dosage for Lipitor LIPITOR tablets should be swallowed whole with a drink of water, and can be taken at any time of day, with or without food. I have also been having trouble remembering what I'm saying and finding the right words in a conversation. THE TISSUE AROUND HIS LEFT KNEE HURT SO MUCH HE HAD IT REPLACED THINKING IT MAY HELP. It has been about a year since I stopped taking the lipitor and most of my problems went away fairly quickly after stopping. I am 52 years of age and I have been taking Lipitor for 4 years now. I spent 10 years in the Army reserve and was always fairly in shape so this was so out of the blue. @ weeks wastes so i went to chiro dr and after 2weeks i am more liveable and can sleep better . ...
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  ...Lipitor (Drug) - Health - The New York Times topics a-z list atorvastatin (lipitor) article Lipitor and Higher Blood Pressure posted 1/14/99 Lipitor 40mg PL 16051/0003 Statins, such as Lipitor, Mevacor, Crestor, Zocor and Pravachol and fibrates like Lopid and Tricor may help protect diabetics from this complication.

My feet, legs and hands are no longer cramping.

  ...Anti-Aging Prescriptions by James Duke PhD, page 412 Marlene had a serious reaction to Lipitor, so her doctor switched her to Zocor. It seems to be a common trait of statin drugs in general. Doctors are quick to prescribe Lipitor, says Karla, because they perceive it as a magic bullet in the battle against cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for Americans, and it's easier than prescribing a long-term regime of healthy diet and exercise.

then switched to provocal then back to lipitor.

I am now going to take measured doses of Vit.

I did not suspect Lipitor until January of '06.

  ...A must read before starting statins Having witnessed side effects from long term use in a loved one and my own short-lived experience of Lipitor, this book is a must read. I am sure now that these are side effects after taking Lipitor for as long as I have. The longer lasting effect has been the consistent pain (24/7) despite 4 narcotic prescriptions, & spinal nerve blocks. BRAND NAME(S): Lipitor Confounded by Doug's illness, over the next two years the Petersons traveled all over California meeting with neurologists, internists and acupuncturists. You should consult your doctor as soon as possible. I sleep well at night and get about 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night. Important information about Lipitor In a recent conference call with Wall Street analysts, Pfizer vowed to step up its efforts to protect Lipitor. ...
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  ...FDA Alerts Consumers and Health Professionals to Recall of Counterfeit Lipitor I have decided today to stop taking Lipitor and seriously look/change my diet. I was told a month ago that my father's case would be reported as an ADR, but have not yet had the confirmation I have requested that this has been done. Unfortunately, vitamin C was misclassified as a micronutrient in the 1930s and 1940s, rather than an essential nutrient involved in dozens of body processes, including continual repair of our arteries. I have been taking Lipitor for about 9 months.

I hope he will do this as I need the norvasc.

May i say that this drug has increased my B.

  ...Lipitor is a cholesterol-lowering drug. I had gas, nausea immediately after eating, and suffered sleeplessness and muscle ache, particularly the tops of my legs and arms. Dr Isadore Rosenfeld's Breakthrough Health By Isadore Rosenfeld MD, page 127 Statin drugs, such as Lipitor or Pravachol, or Zocor, are commonly used to treat high lousy (LDL) cholesterol levels, and some of them, such as Lipitor, also increase healthy (HDL) cholesterol levels. I have been taking lipitor for around 2 years and just recently I can hardly walk and I shake, I hurt all over, legs, arms, neck, back, eye's, I have stoped taking it and hoping there's no permanent damage. I know after reading this article I won't be going back on Lipitor. I have been off and on Lipitor for years. My cholesterol came down from 10 to 5 and LDLs are 3. I suspect the liver functions will persist. ...
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  ...Side Effects of Lipitor Pharmacuetical Name Both Lipitor and Zocor are safe and effective in lowering cholesterol. Avoid the use of alcohol while on Lipitor medication as the chances of side effects increase.

He suggested I call my doctor and talk to her.

We all pretty much practice natural medicine.

  ...Atorvastatin Lipitor - Lipitor Side Effects - Lipitor Information 2. How could anyone prescribe something like this with these possible side-effects is beyond me. But the advent of generic Zocor has dented sales enough to hurt Pfizer’s stock, which is trading near its lowest level in a decade.

My father began taking Lipitor around May 2002.

  ...October 13, 2005 MORE ON LIPITOR (DRUG) AND: Drugs and Treatments - Lipitor Answer: They're pretty similar. Question: I am taking lipitor and recently noticed breast enlargement. I have been experiencing debilitating effects , for the last year and 1/2. How does one get off of this stuff and what do you do to help chlos LIPITOR® (atorvastatin calcium) is a synthetic lipid-lowering agent. When I refused to take lipitor my Dr suggestedred yeast rice. She told me that the medicine had nothing to do with it, so she scheduled some tests to rule out mini strokes. A British court upheld one of Pfizer's patents on Lipitor but invalidated a second one. In May of 2005 I was taken from my place of employment for stroke type systems to the hospital by EMS. but with a heating pad and linament goes away in about a week). It is shown how statins can transverse the blood brain barrier and interfere with the normal functioning of the brain.

) I then wasted $1000 on two MRIs of my spine.

I have been on Lipitor for around 2 years now.

  ...Prior to initiating therapy with LIPITOR, secondary causes for hypercholesterolemia (e. Stop using Lipitor and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with fever or flu symptoms and dark colored urine. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, an early and rate-limiting step in Question: Should Lipitor and Dantrium be taken together as they both seem to have effects on liver function. No history of alzheimers that in my family that I am aware of. I was reluctant to start on it as I read there could be serious side effects, but I have a family history of heart disease and was unable to lower my lipids through diet alone. The bottom of my feet hurt so bad in the mornings that I can bearly walk. I questioned this link and discontinued its use after a few weeks to determine if the symptoms would subside, and they did. The response is maintained during chronic therapy. All I can say is Lipitor is a horrible drug and I have no idea what long term effects it will have on my health since I did not have high cholesterol. Has anyone else had similar symptoms ...
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  ...Adults: In a compassionate-use study of patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, most patients responded to a dose of 80 mg of Lipitor (see Section 5. Are you taking any other drugs Beta blockers are notorious for thinning of hair. and still not making the connection with the chest pain and heart pain. August 17, 2006 MORE ON LIPITOR (DRUG) AND: While Lipitor itself is not available as a generic, a very similar drug made by Myopathy & Malaise, a Lipitor Side Effect posted 10/16/98 Question: I have read an article that suggested that LIPITOR could be linked to depression. And I am now convinced that it alone has caused more damage to my body than high cholesterol could ever do. The most common side effects of LIPITOR are: LIPITOR should be administered to women of child-bearing potential only when such patients are highly unlikely to conceive and have been informed of the potential hazards. The pain got so bad that I could not sleep at night and if I did fall asleep the pain would be so bad I would wake up crying. then my chest pain started and got so severe i went to emergency. ) A year later I started feeling intense pain in my legs, from my knees to my lower back, but centered in the hip joints. 14 months ago I found tis site and stopped taking Lipitor Imediately.

The drug generally begins working within 2 weeks.

  ...Lipitor's Effect on Sexual Desire posted 7/30/98 Bottom Line Yearbook 2002 by Bottom Line Personnel, page 13 As it turns out, at least 81 more deaths were connected to Baycol's sisters Mevacor, Pravachol , Zocor, Lescol, and Lipitor. I HAVE TAKEN LIPITOR IN THE PAST FOR ALMOST A YEAR, NEVER HAD ANY OF THE LEG PROBLEMS, BUT IN DOING SOME RESEARCH I JUST QUIT. But my friend (still on Lipitor) was in worse shape and afraid she would lose her job. She has stopped the lipitor for two months now and slowly she is getting better. The vibration feeling spread to my feet and that morphed into occasional numbness in my right foot and a buzzing sensation in my right foot and leg.

I am 40, and I have never been in the hospital.

over Lipitor, the cholesterol-lowering drug.

  ...However, apart from timely treatment and Lipitor medications, it is healthy diet, regular exercise and other lifestyle and behavioral changes that can go a long way towards reducing high cholesterol levels.

She could not lift her left arm above her head.

  ...I'm sure Lipitor caused my mother death, in Oct 2003, she was on Liptors for approx 6 - 8 yrs. However, my liver functionsbecame slightly abnormal. If Lipitor and other similar statin drugs are in fact indirectly causing neural and muscular degeneration, this is a very serious matter indeed. Talked to doc after first blood test showed a reduction of cholesterol count. I haven't been able to find any information about the possible effects of Zetia. But, for each cup of coffee or beer,wine etc I add an extra glass of water(250ml)to balance out the dehydrating effects. Patients treated with LIPITOR had an adverse experience profile generally similar to that of patients treated with placebo, the most common adverse experiences observed in both groups, regardless of causality assessment, were infections. Also headache and nausea feeling have increased a lot. Didn't think too about it, though it was annoying Easter Sunday, April 16•Ankles and wrists seize up, can barely walk; pain in the instep intolerable. BULL!! I am off the Lipitor now thanks to this website and will search for an alternative. I had specialists for my heart, kidneys, stomach etc. " ...
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  ...My Doctor has just given me Lipitor as my cholesterol is 6. 18 2003:933 Three of the latest massive trials either showed no heart disease benefit ALLHAT or no improved survival in anybody ASCOT, PROSPER, and again ALLHAT . Is Breast Pain Related to Lipitor posted 10/8/98 I threw away my Lipitor two months ago. I have not had any arthritic pain in my hands until now. right away put me on Lipitor, which gave me so many problems, incl. What other drugs affect Lipitor (Atorvastatin) Lipitor users and of Answer: I think if you monitored the liver function tests, it would be ok. However, lipid effects were greater when Lipitor and colestipol were administered together than when either drug was given alone. You were wrong, for me at least, for my cholesterol went right back up to 240. put me on this drug i think the lipitor has made it worse. Doctors can easily miss the connection, but muscle aches may signal tissue breakdown. I still have the shoulder/arm problem but it is getting better. My cholesterol began to rise in spite of the Lipitor. ) My 63 year old wife has been on a max dose of Lipitor for over a year. If your body doesn't have enough new cholesterol each day, you cannot repair and replace your cell membranes and they will eventually degenerate. Fast forward to today, and the symptoms have ebbed and are random. This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. The 10, 20 and 40 mg tablets also contain candelilla wax. I had to double my painkillers just to get by and within six months I was almost totally chairbound my memory was non existent to the point that I couldn't remember the sentence I was talking in. They refused to grow back - instead they started to "delaminate" and flaked off in layers.

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  ...Here we have a must read for anyone with an over active doctor who likes dispensing "Cholesterol Pills". What should I avoid while taking Lipitor I have read all the stories listed here and wish I had read them 4 yrs. All these efforts to keep your cholesterol levels normal are important because they may lower your risk of heart disease. At the beginning of this year, I had my first episode of paroxysmal hypertension. saw an article in a magazine about lipitor. Within the past few months I have noticed that my memory is not as sharp as it once was, I am ALWAYS tired and have had difficulty seeing - my eyes seem to be in constant blurriness. Triglycerides (TG) and cholesterol in the liver are incorporated into VLDL and released into the plasma for delivery to peripheral tissues. Lipitor is a poison derived from a toxic mold red yeast rice. The public needs to be made aware of all the side effects. After three weeks, the symptoms persisted, so the doctor put Doug back on the pill. ...
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Comment #136: lipitor

  ...The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that Albers Medical Distributors, Inc. I was put on that statin drug after my doctor stated I had high colesterol.

The first thing he said was "stop the Lipitor".

  ...Question: I understand that Lipitor usage sometimes causes muscle soreness, but how does a cholesterol lowering drug interact with muscles I am feeling a general soreness of the chest and neck muscles. In this limited controlled study, there was no detectable effect on growth or sexual maturation in boys or on Lipitor & Miscarriages posted 11/13/98 about LIPITOR medications. I am not sure what the exact date is that my dr. The absolute bioavailability of atorvastatin is approximately 12% and the systemic availability of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activity is approximately 30%. I am not a doctor and do not want to give medical advice, but I believe that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can harm some of the people taking them. The so-called "side effects" are simply too dangerous and numerous to contemplate continuing taking them. My question is how prevalent is this and what, if anything can be done to correct it Evidently the manufacturer does not list this in the "side effects" portion of the write up. We all know how expensive these pills have become, could I be right I am very worried and concerned, stopping my intake as of today. Blessings everyone, and I hope that you all make a steady recovery after going off these terrible drugs. ...
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