Side Effects Of Atorvastatin Atocor 80mg

1 Reply Updated October 21, 2013

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softy Says:
Sun, Oct 20 '13, 8:01 AM via mobile

I m taking Atocor 80 mg for ladt 8 month now. Feeling joint pain specially my legs and thigh joints. Actully last year my total cholestrol was 8.5 then I started ad my dictor prescribed to take for 1 year or more. Now my cholestrol has come down to 5.2..so shud I continue to take as my Triglsride still high...

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Verwon Says:
Mon, Oct 21 '13, 5:46 PM

Hello, Softy! How are you?

Yes, Atorvastatin can cause joint and muscle pain as a side effect.

Learn more Atorvastatin details here.

However, these types of side effects tend to stick around and usually force people to stop taking it.

Have you contacted your doctor?

They should be able to suggest an alternative medication that you can try.

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