Atorvastatin and Pain: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2022

For High Cholesterol "Was prescribed 20 mg a day from my Dr. After 3 weeks, I was noticing severe shoulder pain in my right and left shoulders and forearms. My arms were so weak I couldn’t hold them above my head. I stopped taking this drug immediately after reading the reviews. I am taking red yeast rice and CoQ10 every other day, 1 tab each. My husband has been taking this for his high cholesterol, and it has lowered his scores substantially! With no side effects! His Dr says, whatever you're taking, keep taking it!"

• 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!"

• 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."