Lipitor - I was given a prescription by my doctor yesterday for Atorvastatin and reading things on?

Start with what the dr ordered. That long list of side effects does not mean you will get any of them. They have to list anything that is reported. If you start with side effects you just let your dr know.

hello chantelle82
As kaismama stated they have to list these side effects, that doesn't mean you will get any of them... please don't be like I was/ this is not meant to be smart..I would read all these blogs/ side effects and would convince myself if I took the med I was going to get them all... stay away from the sites and take your meds as dr prescribed if you do notice any real side effects let your doc no asap..but if they r not serious/ r tolerable most of the x the side effects subside after getting use to the med..so don't be afraid..you will be fine... keep us posted we are here to support you in any way that we can... all meds list side effects, but this doesn't mean you will get them... good luck/ keep us updated..this is a great site for support stick around, you will meet some great people on this site...