Lipitor for High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous User Reviews

• Bam...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 23, 2021

"I have hereditary high cholesterol and have taken statins on and off since I was 15 years old. My overall cholesterol at age 15 was 370. It has run as high as 460 when I wasn't taking a statin (usually Lipitor). Problem is my bowels stay messed up. I stay constipated all the time, and I suffer from anal leakage, which is highly embarrassing, and I feel like I'm constantly thinking I may smell bad. I keep baby wipes to try to keep myself clean without taking 3 showers a day. Do all statins cause this? I'm finding it harder and harder to accept and feel like just quitting statins altogether. I know that sounds foolish, but so does anal leakage."

• ato...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2025

"After much reluctance, I started 10 mg for high cholesterol. Within 3 weeks, an idiopathic heart arrhythmia resolved after nearly 4 years of having it, having begun at menopause. I have had no noticeable side effects. Glad that my arrhythmia is gone! Will find out in November if it has actually lowered my cholesterol level."

• ism...
• December 31, 2008

"I have been using this medicine for about 6 years. As a result, my cholesterol level test comes out normal."

• ake...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 3, 2021

"Have been using it for over 10 years. No problems at a dose of 10 mg. Works well when combined with Ezetrol."

• Ter...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2025

"The only statin that does not impair my cognitive functions, especially if taken just before bed. I have tried 3 other statins. Lipitor works best for me. Minor side effects."