Atorvastatin and Pain: What Users Say (Page 3)
Brand names: Lipitor, Atorvaliq
Reviews for Atorvastatin
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 15, 2022
For High Cholesterol "Started feeling pain in my knee and shoulders and forearms. My husband takes “Red Yeast Rice” for high cholesterol. The doctor told him to keep taking it because it works and has no side effects! I’m going on red yeast rice! Tired of all these side effects."
- Ano...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 5, 2025
For Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL "After 3 months, LDL levels came down to an acceptable level and overall cholesterol dropped to a normal range. Wonderful. However, reduced leg strength and tinnitus were noted after 3-4 weeks of being on it. I continued use but ringing increased in both ears and pain in legs worsened. An ENT doctor told me to discontinue the med as these are known side effects of this drug. Not good. Hoping to see a decrease in tinnitus and get a good night's rest!"
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- ano...
- March 26, 2009
Atorvastatin for High Cholesterol "Reduced my overall cholesterol from 288 to 126 in one month. However, I now seem to have a lot of various pains throughout my body. Feet, back, etc."
- Suz...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 5, 2019
For High Cholesterol "Atorvastatin lowered my cholesterol, but the leg pain I had was unbearable. I went off it because of my legs hurting enough that it was interfering with my day-to-day life."
- Cha...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 21, 2021
Atorvastatin for High Cholesterol "Horrible, I never experienced such cramping and pain. It was a nightmare."
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For High Cholesterol "I have been on Lipitor about 10 years, 80 mg. I started to develop tiredness and weakness in all my muscles-legs, arms, neck, chest, etc. My legs feel heavy. All exercises have become very difficult and painful. I'm very frightened. My cardiologist has set me up for 2 blood tests-CK and Aldolase. We shall see if they are elevated. Then what, if they are? Does this muscle inflammation stop, or will I become a cripple? I am very fearful and waiting for results."