... 'bright' Rheumatologist diagnosed me w/RA and said it was not the Lipitor. After the Methotrexate she gave me almost killed me I threw it and the Lipitor away, and a few months later all pain was gone!
I have just started taking Livalo but was advised by a truely good Physician to take only 2mg every other day to avoid the risk of muscle pain. I had heard this before on PBS from another doctor. Remember, every other day! gz
All statins can cause severe muscle/joint pain. I stopped taking Lipitor because of this. Some?
Question posted by zebarig on 6 July 2013
Last updated on 26 July 2014 by Divalproex
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Divalproex
26 July 2014
This doctor is very well educated in the matter of taking Livalo(pitavastatin) since it is also a statin!.I don't know about this rheumo.,but he/she shoulod know that lipitor can (and in most cases will) cause muscle problems;ie: cramps to atrophy.There are only two dosages available;2 mg & 4 mg.If you are still experiencing problems w/Livalo, ask for alternative treatments.
Yours for better health,
divalproex sodium
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