How long does muscle pain as a side effect last after discontinuing lipitor (statins)? I have 2 mnth

Does anyone have hip and buttock pain? It’s so severe I cry all night long wanting to cut off from hip down. The spasms/cramping feels like the worlds worse charly horse that won’t come out. I’m miserable, nothing for pain or muscle relaxants help. I decided after ready this to stop Lipitor just to see if it’s the culprit and I got my first night sleep in years! I really thought I was going insane y’all. Thanks to everyone
Kim

Have a conversation with your physician. It may be myositis?

I am sorry to tell you - i have been off my Crestor ,similar to Lipitor,medication for 1 year and still have days with severe arm and kneck pain. Incidentally my last cholesterol check was 3. 9 without any of these drugs. My doctor is amazed. It is a little hard to achieve though and does take a lot of self discipline though.

I have been on Lipotar for about 18 months now. Started to experience terrible pain in my thighs in April. I had put on some weight so thought that was the culprit but when I finally mentioned it to my doctor she felt it was the lipitor. I stopped the drug about 1 month ago but I still have really bad days. Is there any way we can go after the manufacturer for this... my life has been seriously compromised by this drug.

I discontinued atorvastatin 2 weeks ago after 10 months of taking it and still have severe pain in legs and knees. I hope it goes away soon.

Had the same muscle pain. Told Doc. Stopped the med. Still having pain. Didn't think to ask him if, and how long it would take to get better. Has anyone gotten better after stopping the med?

I've been taking Lipitor for six months.
Well 3 months ago my right arm felt like the bone was on fire. Now it's my thigh and it's the worst. I just googled here and am glad others have experience this. I thought I had bone cancer the pain is horrible

I have been on Crestor for years and now have stopped. After 5 months and I still have severe muscle pain. Not too sure what happens now, maybe it will go away in time but, I am an impatient person and expect wonders in no time - now we wait.

I am wondering if this is still the case for you, rkeenanjr. I had pneumonia in February, and as the symptoms of it subsided, I started getting severe pain in my shoulder and knee joints, as well as upper arm and thigh muscles. I've been on Lipitor for years with no ill effects, but my doctor suspects it as the culprit. I've been 3 weeks off it, with only partial improvement. Wish I knew what to expect and what to do next. It is a very helpless feeling.

I have been taking Lipitor for about one year. It has lowered my cholesterol but now I have severe muscle pain in my neck and shoulders. It is so severe that pain killers won't eliminate the pain. So I discontinued the Lipitor and I am getting a drastic reduction in pain after two days of discontinuance. The program "House Call " on Fox & Friends on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM said that this muscle pain occurs in 15% of users and should be discontinued immediately. They said to switch to Red Yeast Rice as an alternative solution. This supplement can be purchased at any health food store.

Not having the problem, but from what I understand, the damage can be permanent. I certainly hope not in your case. You can research the drug at the top of the page under Drugs A to Z. Good luck to you...