Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Certain people cannot take the cholesterol lowering drugs because they have some pretty severe side effects--like the fact that it affects the muscles. I believe that I have read that it affects the liver in those people who cannot take it and I think this is a pretty common side affect. > >I was having horrible pain in my legs, it was keeping me up at night >and my Neph said to stop taking the Lipitor. Which, believe it or >not, has helped. Anyone else have this strange side effect? _________________________________________________________________ Get rid of annoying pop-up ads with the new MSN Toolbar – FREE! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200414ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Yes, muscle atrophy, pains and cramps are definite side effects of Lipitor and most other statins used for cholesterol management. These effects are not universal to all patients, but I have known at lease 4 people on Lipitor and similar statins to have the experience. I was on Lipitor and had horrible cramps and pains every time I came back from any activity that rose above normal walking. Mr Dr has no put me on a combination Zetia (not a statin) and Crestor (a brand new statin) and am not experiencing the cramps. The only draw back to Zetia and Crestor is that these are non-formulary drugs, because they are so new, so even with insurance they aren't cheap. Ask you Dr. if these drugs may be a better fit to control your cholesterol without the pains. - ('s Husband - a person on the caregiver side of IgAN) I was having horrible pain in my legs, it was keeping me up at night and my Neph said to stop taking the Lipitor. Which, believe it or not, has helped. Anyone else have this strange side effect? Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 I have been taking Lipitor for years, I think since it first came out, and I am on the max of 80 mg/day. I am also on zetia 10 mg per day. And yes, I do have muscle cramping, especially at nigh. For some newer non formulary drugs that are not covered, some drug companies have programs for people without insurance or limited coverage. I applied to Merck, who makes zetia and was approved for their program. I get a 6 month supply free. Check out the following link for more information. If you qualify, it could save hundreds/thouosands of dollars in prescription meds. http://www.rxassist.org/Terms_n_Privacy.cfm Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 I have been taking Lipitor for years, I think since it first came out, and I am on the max of 80 mg/day. I am also on zetia 10 mg per day. And yes, I do have muscle cramping, especially at nigh. For some newer non formulary drugs that are not covered, some drug companies have programs for people without insurance or limited coverage. I applied to Merck, who makes zetia and was approved for their program. I get a 6 month supply free. Check out the following link for more information. If you qualify, it could save hundreds/thouosands of dollars in prescription meds. http://www.rxassist.org/Terms_n_Privacy.cfm Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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