Lipitor Side Effect

I been taking Lipitor 40 mg and decreased it to 20 mg. I had terrible back pain for over a year. This past month I was put on an antibiotic called Ketek and the pharmacy told me to stop the Lipitor while on the Ketek. I did and guess what, my back pain is gone. Any one else have this problem with Lipitor? ## Did you just stop the Lipitor without any gradual weaning off of it? ## Yes, I am on Lipitor and have back pain...what can you take instead of lipitor. I also have short term memory loss. ## Statins, such as Lipitor, are well known to cause these types of side effects, as well as drowsiness, and loss of appetite. There are some other alternative medications that you can try, like Cholestyramine, WelChol, and Colestid, so you may want to speak to your doctor, you can also help lower ...

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I have recently started taking generic Lipitor made by Ranbaxy and I'm experiencing tinnitus. Has anyone else experienced this?? ## These statin medications are notorious for causing odd problematic side effects in a fairly large percentage of people that try them. Learn more Lipitor details here. It can take about a month for your body to adjust to the medication and for such side effects to start tapering off in severity. If it doesn't, or if it gets worse, then you should notify your doctor. How bad is it? ## It's been about 3 weeks and the intensity fluctuates. I've been thinking that if it doesn't improve I would stop the generic Lipitor for about 10 days or so to see if the symptoms decrease or hopefully disappear. My doc says he never heard of any problem with...

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Apart from sleep apnoea, is erectile dysfunction a side effect? If not this, then could it be Natrilix causing this problem? ## After gathering information I found that the drug Lipitor does not list erectile dysfunction as a possible side effect, nor sleep apnea. Common side effects while taking Lipitor are: Weakness, Insomnia, dizziness, chest pain, peripheral edema, rash abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea, urinary tract infection, arthralgia, myalgia, back pain, arthritis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, rhinitis, infection, flu-like syndrome, allergic reaction. For a more detailed description of Lipitor please follow the link below... As for the effects of Aspavor. I cannot accurately state that it is the one causing the sleep apnea and erectil...

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Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin, sold under the brand name Lipitor among others, is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels.[2] For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line treatment.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and muscle pains.[2] Serious side effects may include rhabdomyolysis,...

Is it dangerous taking Lipitor and Lyrica together, same day. ## I didn't find any interactions listed between the two, but you should double check this information to be certain. And, of course, you shouldn't do so, unless they've both been prescribed for you by a doctor. You can learn more Lipitor details here and you can learn more Lyrica details here. The main issue that you may experience would likely be a bit worsening of some of the side effects, such as nausea, drowsiness and dizziness. Have they both been prescribed by the same doctor?

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I started taking Lipitor and Sulfameth/TMP at the same time. a week later I have a stiff neck. I have finished the Sulfameth but stiff neck remains. It has been 5 days now. ## I started taken last tuesday for UTI & have trouble sleeping, is this normal? ## I started taken sulfameth/tmp last tuesday for UTI & have trouble sleeping, is this normal? ## I have been taking lipitor for many years and just recently started taking sulfameth/trime week and half ago for UTI. I have had stiff neck and headach few days after starting. I also feel like I have the flu with aches and pains in my joints. I work outside and the heat is killing me, also have trouble falling asleep.I'm supposed to take 2 of these daily for 15 days. I have skipped some days just to feel better. ## Lipitor conta...

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I was put on the generic form of Lipitor. 40mg. I am small framed and weigh about 120. I started having muscle pain all over and was very weak. Also dizzy and diarrhea. Felt awful. Dr. took me off it immediately and my total cholesterol had dropped from 310 to 153 in less than a month. non hdl went from 220 to 74... but my ALT to check my liver is 46. I am starting to feel much better now that I am not taking it but I am concerned about my liver. Will my ALT go back to normal? ## Hello, Bambi! How are you? Those are all normal side effects of Lipitor according to the FDA, unfortunately. Many people end up so miserable on it that they have to stop taking it. Your ALT may go back to normal, there's no way to know for sure. You can only eat healthy, avoid taxing your liver and see wher...

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I would like to know if taking Energa can trigger any side effects, knowing that I had an open heart surgery since 9 years and taking :Lipitor 10 + concor 5 +tritace2.5 +aspicot+omnic 0.4 Best Regards ## Are you referring to Energa that's said to help with erectile dysfunction in men? If so, it is not a drug, it is an herbal supplement and yes, even some of the natural herbal products can cause problems if you're a heart patient, because they may act as stimulants. Learn more herbalism details here. Some of them can be just as dangerous as drugs. Thus, I can only advise you to consult your doctor, before using it, so they can look over the ingredients and see if it is safe. Are there any other questions or comments? ## A related discussion thread Energa lists the ingredients as:...

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I have taken zenoxa od 600 for the last three years. What are the side effects of it? My age is 40. ## The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and mood changes. Are you on any other medications? Letting seizures remain uncontrolled is far more dangerous than taking this medication to prevent them. ## iam taking monit 2,6 and clopilet, doctor advised me to take as i was feeling pain in the chest, also iam taking lipitor 10mg , iam feeling pain in my left arm from last few weeks , i had ECG and 2D Echo , it was all ok , why iam having this pain, plz advise ## Please speak with your doctor right away!! You may be experiencing a side effect from one of the medications. Lipitor (a statin) may cause muscle pain. Statins can also lower CoQ10 le...

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i am taking vaneular( vit B1,6,12) at lunch and arcallion two times a day, lexapro every other day, xanor 500mg every night before taking a sleep, im experiencing forgetfulness, lack of concentrations due so many problems not till i unnotice the med i took was not yet unwrap, but after i swallow i knew it assoon as possible and began to cry and cry, was hysterical thought i might going to the early stage of akzhaimer, im only 50 years old, my dok advise me to confine asap and rest, there he gave me zynapse citicoline through iv, want to know also im having neck pain every day and sometimes back pain. one thing im taking lipitor 80mg, please email me the cause of my headaches, neck pains, back paibs, forgetfulness, is it side effects of the medicines or what? thank you ## Well, this site...

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Put on statins in 2009 (first Zocor, then Lipitor). In June 2012 had severe episode of heart palpitations and chest tightness (ended up in ER). Had EKG, chest x-ray, blood tests -- all normal. But chest tightness, lightheadedness and fatigue symptoms continued for days. After cardiologist visit (including stress test) found no problems with heart, returned to regular doctor for more blood work. Found nothing... Then based on my own online research I found my symptoms matched up with Lipitor side effects. Stopped Lipitor first week of July... chest tightness and fatigue symptoms are now gone but lightheadedness continues. After more online research, I have begun taking CoQ10 and Milk Thistle this week. No improvement yet. Anyone with similar experiences? How long does it take for the bod...

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My medication has been changed from Zimvastatin to Atorvastatin since which time I have experienced severe pain in joints throughout my body and especially in the joints in my spine. Also extreme weakness and feeling unwell. ## Common side effects while taking Atorvastatin are: Constipation, headache, upset stomach, gas, and possible weakness. More serious side effects are severe reactions that can effect your joints, or bones. Chest pain, change in urine and stool color, flu like symtoms must seek medical attention right away. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I switched from Lipitor to Aspavar and am experiancing erectile dysunction. Is this a possible side effect? I take no other medication an...

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I started on Pristiq ER 50mg and also Lipitor 10mg a month ago and saw the doctor at that time. She listened to my heart rate which was fine. The Pristiq has been working very well and I have even lost 5 pounds; had gained about 40 pounds on Cymbalta. So about a week and a half ago I noticed that my pulse rate was irregular which could have started before I noticed it. I got very light-headed at work. I went to ER the other night and my heart rhythm was going in and out of bigeminy which is a normal beat followed by a premature ventricular beat. I just wore a Holter Monitor for 24 hours. Lab work was ok and I need to see a Cardiologist. I have never had this before and am just wondering if anyone else had had some symptoms like this. I have to see my regular doctor tomorrow and am not t...

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I have been on Lipitor for about a year and am experiencing muscle tenderness in legs and arms - once reading other side effects, I do have other symptoms - anyway - I want to stop ---- do I have to wean myself off the drug - I want to try diet and natural remedies before needing to do drugs - doc really did not give me a choice - 247 was total but good was very high - ## I stopped my Lipitor on Jan 13 08 because I saw it causes Joint pains and Tendenitis and Having Fibromyalgia I stopped taking it. I did this at the same time I quit my Lyrica! After getting OFF of BOTH of them I feel 100Percent Better. ## Yes, but after being on it for so long, your body has become dependent on the drug and if you stop abruptly, you will experience some withdrawal symptoms as your body has to readjust ...

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I just started taking it about a week ago and I feel tired in the morning when I wake up from it. Is that normal? ## Hello, Daniel! How are you? Yes, that can be a normal side effect of this medication, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Side effects are usually transient though, and should improve with time, once your body gets used to the medication. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Daniel, this med has me wheezing coughing n going nuts trying to get my breath after 13 days I cold turkey' d. This medicine. I have!not gone to any other meds in this class Get your strength back and stary walking again to walk off all those troublemakers. Good Luck U r Lucky

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I have been taking BP medicine forever. Recently diagnosed with high cholesterol. Currently taking Lipitor 10 mg at night. I feel really dizzy and have heart palpitations throughout the following day. I have been taking this medication for about 3 weeks now and am afraid to continue. What should I do? ## Those can be normal side effects of this medication, as well as most BP medications, according to FDA reports. Have you checked your BP readings, when your are experiencing these symptoms? What BP medication are you taking? Are you on any other medications?

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My doctor recently prescribed Lipitor for me. I took 2 pills and had such a bad reaction I stopped it at once. I felt so spaced out that things did not appear normal. I can remember small things, like hearing my daughters voice but did not know what she said. Seems like some loss of memory and functions. I remember my son driving home but felt like we were lost and he did not know where he was going. Did not recognize places or landmarks. Has anyone else had side effects like this. It is scary and would like to know how long it lasts? ## Hello, Judy! How are you? No, those are definitely not normal side effects. As listed by the FDA, the typical ones include nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Have you contacted your doctor? There are other medications that y...

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I have been taking lipitor for about five years, and my last annual physical showed I am now pre-diabetic. I have an older sister, who was diagnosed with diabetes last year, and she had been taking lipitor for many years. There is no history of diabetes in my family, on either side, so I am very concerned that Lipitor is causing the problem. My doctor says I need to stay on the medication, that if I quit taking it, my cholesterol levels will peak. Right now I am in the low-normal range. In reading the studies on-line, it says if you quit taking Lipitor, there is a chance of getting a stroke. Nevertheless, I am determined to go off the Lipitor. Has anyone else done this, and can it be done gradually without side effects? ## Hi Maggie, I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience ...

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I ordered lipitor 10 mg as I always have and did not receive the normal eclipse shape pill. I receive a round pill imprinted with 10 on one side and ATC on the other side. Has anyone been aware of pfizer lipitor changing the shape of their 10 mg pill. ## change in shape of lipitor brand tablets. Got new rx for 20mg lipitor and saw round shape so called canada where I get them from and they said this is the new shape for lipitor. ## I can't find any information on a pill with that marking in any of our resources, but if it is from a foreign country, then that makes sense. turtle, did you also order from Canada? Lipitor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and join...

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I heard about a man who said that he thinks Lipitor made his wife get memory loss. Is this true as I think I have the same thing ## Me too, my memory loss just keeps getting worse ## That is not a normal side effect of this medication, as reported by the FDA, but there is no way to be sure how any given medication will actually affect anyone that takes it, since we are all different. Its typical ones are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Has there been any change? Have you each consulted the prescribing doctors to see if there is another option you can try?

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