List of topic discussions that mention the drug Lipitor.

1125. Is Your LDL below 78? 23rd December 2004
      
      ... with an HDL of 29. At the time my doctor prescribed Lipitor which I never bothered to fill. Instead I decided...
      
      
1126. Update on whether to use statin or not... 22nd December 2004
      
      ... scan done -- though I would've been happy to go on Lipitor or whatever had calcium been found, I'm glad I didn...
      
      
1127. I got my TC result today.. not good. 21st December 2004
      
      ... When my TC was over 250 my doctor had prescribed Lipitor which I decided against taking at the time....
      
      
1128. lipitor or niacin? 20th December 2004
      
      ... months ago it was 259. But i don't really want to take Lipitor , so i guess i'm gonna try the niacin for now and...
      ... . . . But i don't really want to take Lipitor , so i guess i'm gonna try the niacin for now and...
      ... happens.I'll do this first before i resort to taking lipitor which the doc wants me to do. Thanks...
      ... itshows good results in case studies. I was also on Lipitor but was changed to Vytorin. Studies show it works ... better than Lipitor and doesn't effect the liver as much. Check out their...
      ... Vinnie, I'm not sure if you did the progression from Lipitor to Vytorin to Niacin, or if you are currently taking...
      ... just had a re-test,it is 257. dr wants me to start on lipitor , not sure if i want to take any statins. Been checking...
      
      
1129. Bad Test Results 19th December 2004
      
      ... Trig-316 Total 258 My doctor started me on Lipitor even though I didn't want to use any drugs. How bad...
      ... to yours four years ago when my doctor prescribed Lipitor for me. I never took it and instead I did as I have...
      ... 36 Trig-316 Total 258 My doctor started me on Lipitor even though I didn't want to use any drugs. How bad...
      ... I have begun taking the Omega 3 and CoQ10 with the Lipitor for now. I am scheduled to go for another test in...
      ... untoward side effects other that a lighter wallet. Lipitor 10mg seems about right....
      
      
1130. Lipitor/Muscle Aches 17th December 2004
      
      ... I have been on Lipitor for about a year now. I have on-and-off generalized ... aches wax-and-wane? or if they are related to the Lipitor would it be a constant ache? I also started taking ... asked me yesterday if I had any muscle aches with my Lipitor refill - I had assumed the aches would start at the...
      ... I have been on Lipitor for about a year now. I have on-and-off generalized ... aches wax-and-wane? or if they are related to the Lipitor would it be a constant ache? I also started taking ... asked me yesterday if I had any muscle aches with my Lipitor refill - I had assumed the aches would start at the ... switched from one statin to another. Are you taking Lipitor and Tricor at the same time? Are you taking CoQ10...
      ... tgager, I wouldn't associate Lipitor with the occasional sore calf a year after starting ... Lipitor . That condition is just too common to give it much...
      ... I have been on Lipitor for about a year now. I have on-and-off generalized ... aches wax-and-wane? or if they are related to the Lipitor would it be a constant ache? I also started taking ... asked me yesterday if I had any muscle aches with my Lipitor refill - I had assumed the aches would start at the...
      ... cramps in his back and in his legs and stopped the Lipitor . He started taking "red yeast rice" and the cramps...
      ... wouldn't be so quick to rule-out calf-cramps as a Lipitor side-effect, even after one year on the drug. Can ... pain and weakness after 7 years of no symptoms on Lipitor . Coincidentally, I started combination therapy ... 3-4 times/week. Be very careful about combining Lipitor and Tricor. The chances of myopathies increase very...
      ... It's understandable that someone with problems from Lipitor , a very STRONG hmg Co reductase inhibitor, would have ... It's probably akin to someone switching to 2.5 mg. Lipitor a day...or even to 1 milligram. Like someone having...
      ... heard of red yeast rice?? Im thinking of stopping Lipitor , and trying the red yeast rice. ShirleyHi Shirley ... , As Lenin said, RYR is a weaker statin than Lipitor , but it is still a statin and can have the same side...
      
      
1131. Use and riskd of multiple stain drugs 15th December 2004
      
      ... My Dr. has me on Lipitor , Tricor AND Zetia. Does anyone know about the risks...
      ... xyz, Only the Lipitor is a STATIN; the Zetia prevents cholesterol absorption...
      ... My Dr. has me on Lipitor , Tricor AND Zetia. Does anyone know about the risks...
      ... xyz, I had been on Lipitor for about 6 years when my doctor put me on Tricor ... also had serious muscle weakness. I stopped both Lipitor and Tricor after about 2 months of combo therapy, ... of muscle damage increases greatly when you combine Lipitor and Tricor. If you notice ANY chronic muscle pain...
      
      
1132. cholesterol of 525! Anyone else that high? 15th December 2004
      
      ... much the arteries are clogged. I was put on 40mg Lipitor and my cholesterol came down to 273 in a month. Now ... they have put me up to 80mg Lipitor . Has anyone else had such a high cholesterol...
      
      
1133. Puzzled by cholesterol tests 15th December 2004
      
      ... the spot, I will HAPPILY go on a statin, probably Lipitor or Zocor since it cuts the LDL. As the cardiologist...
      
      
1134. Statins and Anxiety 12th December 2004
      
      ... lot). Pravachol made me feel like I was on speed, lipitor gave me a case of the blues along with the agitation...
      
      
1135. Woohoo! Great Cholesterol Blood Test Results! 10th December 2004
      
      ... take it!" when I suggested it as an alternative to Lipitor . In a previous post I mentioned my total chol. is ... statins. My internist is the one bugging me to go on Lipitor , not the cardiologist. The cardiologist also ... reveals much calcium, then I will very happy to use Lipitor or whatever -- but not until I know for certain there...
      
      
1136. Vytorin/Diovan Combination ??? 10th December 2004
      
      ... when my mother-in-law could not tolerate Zocor or Lipitor , her doctor tried Zetia and her feet ached constantly...
      
      
1137. Update on whether or not to use a statin.. 10th December 2004
      
      ... My internist had said I need to start on low-dose Lipitor or Zocor to drop the LDL and Total chol. (depending...
      
      
1138. Do You Experts Think I NEED Lipitor????? 6th December 2004
      
      ... four experts who weighed in think I should NOT take Lipitor , at least not now. Thanks folks! I placed a call ... stock in the "ratios," so I am hopeful I can avoid Lipitor , at least for now. If anyone else cares to comment...
      
      
1139. Lipitor or Pravachol 2nd December 2004
      
      ... I don't know much about Lipitor or Pravachol, but just want to express my surprise ... hard) and no exercise. My doctor was still talking Lipitor . At that point I chose to get more serious about...
      ... dianne, Lipitor is stronger than pravachol so you take less of it ... . I've taken Lipitor 10mg. for quite a while and I like the drug a lot...
      ... I took lipitor for three or more yrs and it caused me soooo many...
      ... not run in my family. I've only been taking the Lipitor since Tuesday and I haven't noticed any muscle pains ... forget little things. Is it possible it's from the Lipitor already? If it is then I will not take it. I've always...
      ... cholesterol was never a problem for me. I've been on Lipitor since 11/30 and so far I have no muscle pains or anything...
      ... Diane: I've been taking Lipitor 40 mg/day for over 5 years. Haven't had muscle problems ... wife took in my diet. And part of it I attribute to Lipitor .. In view of everything, It is important to me ... and Crestor is supposed to be more effective than Lipitor at lower doses. Haven't decided yet about this ... . But right now, I wouldn't part with the Lipitor unless there is a more effective statin available...
      ... September that it's starting to go up. I just looked Lipitor up on Yahoo.com and it said it should be used with ... low. So far I have not had any side effects from the Lipitor other than forgetting a few little things but I guess ... there anything I should look out for while taking Lipitor and having electrolyte problems? One of the girls ... group home where I work is on Crestor. She had been on Lipitor for a few months but it wasn't doing too good for...
      ... testimonial makes me think I might entertain increasing my Lipitor dosage from 10 mg to 20 mg. Hmmm?...
      ... group home where I work is on Crestor. She had been on Lipitor for a few months but it wasn't doing too good for...
      ... Lenin: I don't know about how Lipitor affects others, so I make no recommendation. My...
      ... testimonial makes me think I might entertain increasing my Lipitor dosage from 10 mg to 20 mg. Hmmm? Your results...
      
      
1140. Lipitor input please! 30th November 2004
      
      ... Hypocondriac") Begand Zoloft 20mg 2 months ago and Lipitor 20mg 3 weeks ago. Here's the problem. In the last ... TIA :) Connie The answer is simple..STOP the Lipitor and see if those symptoms go away...give it a month ... . There is no risk in getting of Lipitor for a while....
      ... Hi Connie Lipitor can surely cause muscle aches, pains and fatigue in ... Take Rahod's advice and stop for awhile. If it's the Lipitor , and you continue taking it long enough, you can have...
      ... Thanks guys. I did read the FDA info on Lipitor last night and found the ear ringing to be on the...
      ... it certainly seems like you should stop taking the Lipitor and to see if the problems you are experiencing disappear...
      ... Doctor switched me today from 20mg Lipitor to 20mg Pravachol. Don't know much about this one...
      ... Hypocondriac") Begand Zoloft 20mg 2 months ago and Lipitor 20mg 3 weeks ago. Here's the problem. In the last ... must wean off some of these lalapaoozas. Adding the lipitor might have increased the effect of any of these drugs...
      
      
1141. Polycosinol and Statins (are they perfect together?) 28th November 2004
      
      ... started SKY high). What are you taking? I am on LIpitor used to be on Provachal. Its hard to gauge the results...
      
      
1142. Any difference between the statins? 28th November 2004
      
      ... between the different statin drugs. My husband took Lipitor for a while, and was taken off it because of muscle ... or if it will be OK because it is Zocor instead of Lipitor . Appreciate any input. Thank you...
      ... between the different statin drugs. My husband took Lipitor for a while, and was taken off it because of muscle ... or if it will be OK because it is Zocor instead of Lipitor . Appreciate any input. Thank you I guess you ... of a statin (Zocor)..I assume he was taking 10 mg Lipitor ? If he was, then he might be better off, since 10 ... mg Lipitor is a bit more potent than 20 mg Zocor. The thing ... either 1/2 tab...or have the Dr prescribe only 5 mg Lipitor /Crestor with Zetia taken separately (10 mg). The LESS...
      ... drug.(For example, one needs much less Crestor and Lipitor than the others, so you cannot compare on a mg. for ... able to get the same cholesterol readings as on the Lipitor . Only trying it will tell for sure (make sure he...
      ... drug.(For example, one needs much less Crestor and Lipitor than the others, so you cannot compare on a mg. for ... able to get the same cholesterol readings as on the Lipitor . Only trying it will tell for sure (make sure he ... Crestor may indeed have LESS side effects than 10 mg Lipitor (20 mg Zocor, etc), even though it's just as effective...
      ... side effects than 10 mg simvastatin (Zocor) or 10mg Lipitor . Also.... My point, was that it may be the AMOUNT ... correlate with the efficacy. A drug like Zocor or Lipitor may not be as good as Crestor (mg for mg) at lowering ... from PERSONAL experience that I had problems on 10 mg Lipitor (total reduced to 190). I've been on Crestor 10 mg...
      
      
1143. Pravigard..need help! 24th November 2004
      
      ... pravigard yet bcuz im afraid of the statin. I have tried lipitor and it caused me alot of problems. I can't even take...
      ... recommend that you read Dr Duane Gravelines book, " Lipitor - Thief of Memory and the misguided war on Cholesterol...
      ... That was reported in the Smart Money article "The Lipitor Dilemma" a year ago. I can't understand how doctors...
      ... different meds for bp, diabetes and thyroid. i think the lipitor messed up my liver, and lisinopril contributed to...
      
      
1144. Hi Everyone..A little Help 23rd November 2004
      
      ... wanted to try statins. After ten days of 10 mg of Lipitor , I won't be taking statins again. The joint pain was...
      ... problems. If he won't allow Crestor, then try 5 mg Lipitor with 10 mg Zetia. Good luck!...
      
      
1145. COQ10 - Cardioligist advice 21st November 2004
      
      ... Hello, I'm taking 10mg lipitor , 28 years old and went to see a cardiologist because...
      
      
1146. FDA Reviewer Says 5 Drugs Need Closer Scrutiny (including Crestor) 18th November 2004
      
      ... increasing its market share at the expense of Pfizer's Lipitor , the $9.3 billion market leader....
      ... increasing its market share at the expense of Pfizer's Lipitor , the $9.3 billion market leader. YES..but you stated ... isn't it? BTW...it's taking away market share from Lipitor for a REASON ;)...
      
      
1147. Where is the science? 18th November 2004
      
      ... My husband takes a statin drug ( lipitor ) and I recently told him that I had read (on boards...
      
      
1148. Vytorin 17th November 2004
      
      ... taking the Pravachol. I told him I had leg pain with Lipitor , Pravachol and Crestor. He asked me to try Vytorin...
      ... mixed 10/20's and 10/40's. I have a large stash of Lipitor from breaking the 20's in half so I'll save the Vytorin...
      
      
1149. Must stop Pravachol 13th November 2004
      
      ... been difficult for me. My choices now are Crestor, Lipitor , Lovastatin, Meva cor, Vytorin. (Lovastatin and Meva ... couple of weeks. I think I should switch to 10 mg of Lipitor and I'm betting the Dr. will agree with me. But Crestor ... at 5 mg. lowers LDL a lot more than Pravachol or Lipitor and maybe that's what I really need. I don't know...
      ... choice; too many side effects similar to Baycol. Lipitor would be my next to last choice. Cognitive side effects...
      
      
1150. Well, I tried everything, now I've gotta go back on Statins... 9th November 2004
      
      ... NOTHING WORKS. So, doc wrote me a prescription for Lipitor 20 mg today. I've been on Crestor, Zocor, Pre*** ... and something else...maybe Zetia??? in the past... Lipitor was the one that I tolerated best. All of the statins ... or so...but if my memory is serving me correctly, Lipitor was the least offensive of the bunch. As far as I...
      ... Hi, Just a quick note, I also take lipitor for my numbers where very high and it brought them...
      ... weight too fast (about 2 lbs a wk). I have tried lipitor for two or three yrs at 40mgs, 20mgs and 10mgs. zetia ... spread and minute maid o.j. to reduce cholesterol. Lipitor put me in the hospital, but after i get my results ... from the lab, i might have to take my remaining lipitor if my ##s are still high....
      ... Hi, Just a quick note, I also take lipitor for my numbers where very high and it brought them ... couragement cookie! I hope that you continue to do well on lipitor ! :)...
      ... weight too fast (about 2 lbs a wk). I have tried lipitor for two or three yrs at 40mgs, 20mgs and 10mgs. zetia ... spread and minute maid o.j. to reduce cholesterol. Lipitor put me in the hospital, but after i get my results ... from the lab, i might have to take my remaining lipitor if my ##s are still high. My goodness! You ended ... up in the hospital on Lipitor and would consider taking it again??? You are braver...
      ... is waaay, waaay over my head. I'm glad to see that lipitor isn't in that list at all. I do realize that statins...
      ... My goodness! You ended up in the hospital on Lipitor and would consider taking it again??? You are braver ... Good luck to you. Miriam7, yes iwould go back on lipitor for a short time just to reduce my cholesterol. You ... cholesterol, i already had high cholesterol and was taking lipitor . You know the story, patient complain about side ... for side effects. Never said STOP taking bp med and lipitor . Lipitor can weaken muscles, heart is a muscle. ... Believe me if i take lipitor it would be for only a month in small dose....
      ... dietician. I also have other health issues. I will take lipitor for the next TWO months pending my test results. period...
      ... dietician. I also have other health issues. I will take lipitor for the next TWO months pending my test results. period...
      
      
1151. Tricor Side Effects 7th November 2004
      
      ... short tempered since starting Tricor. I have tried Lipitor , Crestor, Pravachol, with similar side effects. My...
      ... I took lipitor and suffered muscle weakness and memory loss. Can...
      ... years.... no troubles at all. Previously, I was on Lipitor ; but felt horrible - muscles / joints ached... !...
      
      
1152. Provachol? 6th November 2004
      
      ... about 18 months now. Previously I was taking 10 mg of Lipitor and my TC went from 280 to 212 and no side effects ... from my HMO saying that they would no longer pay for Lipitor because Provachol is cheaper and just as good. So...
      ... about 18 months now. Previously I was taking 10 mg of Lipitor and my TC went from 280 to 212 and no side effects ... from my HMO saying that they would no longer pay for Lipitor because Provachol is cheaper and just as good. So...
      ... I had to end it. I also had the same problem with Lipitor and Crestor. Recently I tired Tricor and did not...
      ... days). On the other hand my husband takes 10 mg. lipitor and it costs him in the 70s for 30-day supply. ... grapefruit. Apparently that isn't recommended if one takes lipitor . I've had no problem with the drug. It is not...
      
      
1153. Liver Problems 4th November 2004
      
      ... triglycerides, so his doctor raised him from 10 mg. of Lipitor to 80 mg. last week. He had an MRI, and there is ... liver, so he will need an operation. I told him the Lipitor could be to blame for his liver problem. I told him ... to try Zetia, but the doctor refused. I read that Lipitor doesn't reduce triglycerides significantly, and I...
      ... triglycerides, so his doctor raised him from 10 mg. of Lipitor to 80 mg. last week. He had an MRI, and there is ... liver, so he will need an operation. I told him the Lipitor could be to blame for his liver problem. I told him ... to try Zetia, but the doctor refused. I read that Lipitor doesn't reduce triglycerides significantly, and I ... doctor and FAST. Any doctor that goes from 10mg of Lipitor to the highest dosage of 80mg needs to be reported ... Especially with someone that already has liver problems. Lipitor does lower trig's, but this is way to radical. Do...
      ... than worrying about blood lipids at the moment. Lipitor doesn't cause masses to form on the liver....
      
      
1154. I lowered my cholestrol 50 points without Lipitor 2nd November 2004
      
      ... my count was still high. Between 245 and 260. With Lipitor , Lescol or Pravachol I brought it down to 220. . ... If you took Lipitor , your TOTAL should have easily come down well below ... 200..190 at least. You grouped Lipitor with Lescol and Pravachol, which are FAR less potent ... than Lipitor . :)...
      ... If you took Lipitor , your TOTAL should have easily come down well below ... 200..190 at least. You grouped Lipitor with Lescol and Pravachol, which are FAR less potent ... than Lipitor . :) I did not take all three at the same time...
      
      
1155. no more cholesterol pills 1st November 2004
      
      ... I am with you. Lipitor nearly killed me, literally. The old saying of "once...
      ... lot cheaper and no pain from statins. Read the book " Lipitor - Thief of Memory and the misguided war on cholsterol...
      ... I've taken lipitor , zetia and has prescription for pravachol. i think ... allergic to statins or just can't tolerate them. Lipitor caused me liver problems. I now take arthichoke extract...
      ... I have tried Lipitor , Pravachol, Crestor, and Tricor. I have had severe...
      ... every day at least 3.5 miles a day, but with zetia and lipitor it was almost imposssible....
      ... I have tried Lipitor , Pravachol, Crestor, and Tricor. I have had severe ... fact. Other excellent reading material: Book: " Lipitor - Thief of Memory and the misguided war on Cholesterol...
      
      
1156. Red yeast rice - oral chelation 31st October 2004
      
      ... husband took statins for 9 years, the last one was Lipitor . Side effects included severe neck and shoulder pain ... of the events. An excellent book about statins: " Lipitor - Thief of Memory and the misguided war on cholesterol ... astronaut that suffered transient global amnesia from Lipitor ; very scary. From his definition, by husband experienced...
      
      
1157. Vytorin - new med 30th October 2004
      
      ... recommended to be taken in the evening. Not correct. Lipitor and Crestor and be taken at ANY TIME due to their...
      
      
1158. Hey Zip-lipitor question 29th October 2004
      
      ... Zip and others-seems like Blue Shield is dropping Lipitor from its formulary-they are covering Zocor and a few ... others instead. Any thoughts on Zocor compared to Lipitor ? Is it worth paying the extra cash for Lipitor, or...
      ... Amazingly, though, Zocor is even MORE expensive than Lipitor at the current time????? If you can arrange it...
      ... Amazingly, though, Zocor is even MORE expensive than Lipitor at the current time????? If you can arrange it ... side effects off of Zocor if you hadn't had any with Lipitor ?...
      
      
1159. Crestor Warning 29th October 2004
      
      ... million prescriptions filled. All other statins ( Lipitor , Zocor, Lescol, Pravachol and Me****r, including other...
      ... Citizen say there is also no reason for anyone to take Lipitor . Also fyi, I am by no means anti-supplement or anti...
      ... other safer options. When I first started on Zocor, Lipitor had just become available, but I decided to go with...
      
      
1160. Normal cholestrol levels and blocked arteries? 28th October 2004
      
      ... ago i was told i had high cholesterol and was put on lipitor . Stayed on liptor until last yr and was told to take...
      
      
1161. New Numbers 27th October 2004
      
      ... I have been taking lipitor 10mg daily since January. My total cholesterol before ... I started the lipitor was 191 and HDL was 38 and LDL was 130. My new numbers...
      
      
1162. can you split zorcor tablets 24th October 2004
      
      ... addition, cholesterol lowering drugs such as Baycol, Lipitor , Zocor, Pravachol, Lescol and Me****r, all members...
      
      
1163. Phil Lies 22nd October 2004
      
      ... therapy should read Dr. Duane Graveline's book: Lipitor - Thief of Memory: Statin Drugs and the Misguided ... Excerpts from his book: http://www.spacedoc.net/ lipitor _thief_of_memory.html Frankie...
      
      
1164. New Cholesterol numbers 22nd October 2004
      
      ... have been watching what I have been eating and taking lipitor so I guess my numbers are pretty good. cookie...
      
      
1165. New to high cholesterol 16th October 2004
      
      ... blue and one book I would recommend, to start is: Lipitor ~ Thief of Memory Written by Duane Graveline, MD ... holesterol. Excerpt from his book. http://www.spacedoc.net/ lipitor _thief_of_memory.html And exercise would definitely...
      ... blue and one book I would recommend, to start is: Lipitor ~ Thief of Memory Written by Duane Graveline, MD ... holesterol. Excerpt from his book. http://www.spacedoc.net/ lipitor _thief_of_memory.html And exercise would definitely...
      
      
1166. Monday's [Oct 11] CBS Evening News ~ Statins 11th October 2004
      
      ... cholesterol or not. Well for three or four yrs i took lipitor bcuz i was told to. It didn't matter that in the...
      ... decline. He was in such agony from statins [20mg of Lipitor ] and had no idea what was causing it until I started ... early stages of Alzheimer. He originally took 10mg of Lipitor and when his LDL went from 97 to 101, the cardiologist...
      ... decline. He was in such agony from statins [20mg of Lipitor ] and had no idea what was causing it until I started ... early stages of Alzheimer. He originally took 10mg of Lipitor and when his LDL went from 97 to 101, the cardiologist...
      ... cardiovascular disease. http://www.thincs.org/ 2) Lipitor ~ Thief of Memory [Excerpt from book] Written by ... Misguided War on Cholesterol. http://www.spacedoc.net/ lipitor _thief_of_memory.html 3) Why Animals Don't Get Heart...
      ... almost double from what it was. I have never taken the Lipitor (or any other statin) that was prescribed for me ... me quite happy to have a TC of 130 without taking Lipitor . Fats and protein provide essential nutrients while...
      ... was told to go on high carb, low fat diet, put on Lipitor , aspirin, etc. 6 months later my TC was 400, HDL ... suicdaI thoughts that ended as soon as I went off the Lipitor . I decided that if I were going to die of heart disease ... does not necessarily work for everyone (ie. me and lipitor ). Anyone with heart disease and/or high cholesterol...
      ... very careful to point this out with my example of Lipitor . I am not some crazy person who says that all statins ... any bad effects at all for me, and some people take Lipitor for years with no problems. What I eat is not particularly...
      ... not. Hi Mark, OK, I understand the comparison of Lipitor & Advicor, that Lipitor has a longer history, but...
      ... because its not exactly the same thing. Ironically, Lipitor 's recent proofs were made by a competitor in a study ... showed is that Pravachol is a weak sister compared to Lipitor . Not what they were looking to show, and also a black...
      ... Ironically, Lipitor 's recent proofs were made by a competitor in a study ... showed is that Pravachol is a weak sister compared to Lipitor . Not what they were looking to show, and also a black ... in all the drug companies do. google 'PROVE IT lipitor ' Excerpts from article at the top of the list. ... assigned to take either a higher than normal dose of Lipitor (80 mg) or the standard 40 mg dose of Pravachol each ... be exciting if we had the full picture on high-dose Lipitor . As is often the case, the serious adverse effects ... experienced by the study participants taking Lipitor were not reported. [Not reporting side effects is...
      ... this drug is just as good as its more potent rival Lipitor , made by Pfizer. "We were as surprised by the findings...
      ... reported, especially in view of the fact that 80mg of Lipitor seems excessive. It might have lowered LDL, but at...
      
      
1167. Low thyroid and Crestor - confused - 9th October 2004
      
      ... you a little insight what to expect. I've been on lipitor , pravachol, zetia. Now im on nothing, but supplements...
      
      
1168. 28yr-old needs guidance 8th October 2004
      
      ... moderndiseases/statin.html . Close friend of mine took Lipitor for three years and had muscles issues sneak up on ... report on the link I provided, read the rxlist.com lipitor BBS, do a search on Lipitor problems, Lipitor isses ... , statin side effects, etc. Lipitor 's own ad says that Lipitor has not been proven to ... There are some that believe that Crestor is worse the Lipitor . Like I said before, you are way to young to begin...
      ... com and read some of the problems people have with lipitor . My close friend who is 44 can't even engage in physical ... last year and he's been on statins for years, and on Lipitor for about 4+ years. After he had his heart attack ... carefully research this before taking statin's, especially Lipitor , but at a minimum take a gel CoQ10 supplement. Good...
      ... cholesterol lowering drugs since the age of 18, It has been Lipitor for as long as I can remember now, although I am a ... cholesterol. Just found out stuff on the net that Lipitor is bad for you in other ways, bit confused now over ... what to do, but I have had no side effects from Lipitor but I am sure it will probably be something that comes...
      ... cholesterol lowering drugs since the age of 18, It has been Lipitor for as long as I can remember now, although I am a ... cholesterol. Just found out stuff on the net that Lipitor is bad for you in other ways, bit confused now over ... what to do, but I have had no side effects from Lipitor but I am sure it will probably be something that comes...
      
      
1169. FH: Familial Hypercholesterolemia 6th October 2004
      
      ... infused liver. My doctor prescribed a small dose of lipitor and advised a low fat diet. That's all I was told ... after the liver issue went away. I stopped taking Lipitor . In 2002 I had retired early and decided I should ... ractitioner (I'm in the stix) and she changed me to 40mg of Lipitor , and maintained the zetia. I suggested that a stronger ... dose of lipitor is indicated given my resistance to treatment and ... her like a bad habit, but I'm staying on the 40mg Lipitor and zetia as a test for 8 weeks, and then I've an ... to the new drug. My expectation is that 40mg of Lipitor and 10 zetia will perform about the same as or slightly ... drug. Trigs at least are nearly under control, and Lipitor may improve those as well. I test on November 8...
      ... depressing results) during the 8 weeks test on 40mg Lipitor and 10mg Zetia: 1600 calories per day total ...
      ... infused liver. My doctor prescribed a small dose of lipitor and advised a low fat diet. That's all I was told ... after the liver issue went away. I stopped taking Lipitor . Mark, I've spent several hours researching ... low fat diet was a good choice, but placing you on lipitor seems like a contradiction, as a cholesterol lower...
      
      
1170. Newbie here, please help! 5th October 2004
      
      ... drugs for the past 13 years and have been prescribed Lipitor since it came out. I have been a bit naughty and not...
      ... a high fat meat and cheese eater. I started taking Lipitor 6 years ago after seeing a TC::HDL ratio of a nauseatingly ... a slight increase in my wretched HDL's (28 Before Lipitor , 35 after.) I went on Atkins which suited my basic ... panel deteriorated somewhat all the while taking my Lipitor 10mg. I then lowered my fat to about 30-40% of calories...
      
      
1171. ATP III Guidelines say I do not need Statins.......but..... 4th October 2004
      
      ... statin route, you'd probably be fine with a low dose of Lipitor or Crestor, and you might even be a good candidate...
      ... prescription meds. Duane Graveline, MD ~ Author of: Lipitor - Thief of Memory http://www.spacedoc.net/lipitor_thief_of ... _memory.html Everyone that's considering Lipitor or a statin should read this book. Our bodies and...
      ... com or ditonline and the problems people have taking Lipitor . Google lipitor problems, statin problems, lipitor ... side affects and be prepared. Lipitor will never cross your lips. Make sure you read Mary ... 1.7% improvement on Statins, not the claimed 25%. Lipitor s own ad states Lipitor has not been shown to prevent...
      ... "Google lipitor problems, statin problems, lipitor side affects and be prepared" Google Bigfoot, and...
      ... "Google lipitor problems, statin problems, lipitor side affects and be prepared" Google Bigfoot, and...
      ... a significant effect on lowering TRIGS, especially Lipitor and Crestor....I can't recall the exact# but I think...
      ... reduce the incidence of CAD/CVD without the use of Lipitor ? In the end the only information that is relevant ... give up my healthful kooky diet, get a new scrip for Lipitor and re-adopt my previous AHA/ADA "heart healthy" low...
      
      
1172. Lipitor / Statins Using Bad Statistics 1st October 2004
      
      ... My MD prescribed Lipitor to reduce cholesterol. After filling the prescription ... year study, they only "saved" 25 people per year. Lipitor has acknowledged a 5% rate of side affects. Dr. Golomb ... several BBS devoted to problems with Statin's. Google, Lipitor problems, statin problems, and be prepared for hundreds ... evidence that statins increase the risk of cancer. Lipitor 's own ads say "It has not been shown to prevent heart ... ?? This was all started after my Md prescribed Lipitor . Research led me to the following conclusions: ...
      ... believe in something...I believe I'll have another Lipitor . :)...
      ... statins. Before I started taking the prescribed Lipitor , I talked to close friend who I figured had been taking...
      ... fortunate that I did not fill my prescription for Lipitor several years ago and instead I simply lost weight ... then just spending 30 seconds writing a scrip for Lipitor or other statin. You are not going to keel over and...
      ... of people are suffering muscle damage and pains. Lipitor seems to be the worst of the bunch, but they all are ... function. After six months on a low dose of 20 mg Lipitor per day, two thirds of the patients had abvomalities ... life expectency, and/or chance of heart attack. Even Lipitor 's ad states is hasn't been shown to prevent heart ... suggested to be added to the water supply? Google Lipitor problems, are statins safe, etc. The results are...
      ... looking at the data. My own Dr. told me that taking Lipitor would reduce my risk of heart attack by 25%. Lipitor...
      ... this to be about low carb v low fat or stick to the Lipitor using bad Statistics thread? I can post dozens of...
      ... only made a slight improvement by taking the statin. Lipitor 's own ad projects a 5% risk of side affect, but they ... that mean he wouldn't have benefited from starting Lipitor 8 years ago (and STAYING on it to the present)? ...
      ... reduce the incidence of CAD/CVD without the use of Lipitor ? When the day is done and I've put all these ... based on your advice I should get a new scrip for Lipitor and re-adopt my previous AHA/ADA "heart healthy" low...
      ... New York, NY 10017 RE: NDA 20-702 Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) Tablets MACMIS ID ... consumer (DTC) print advertisement (#LP 106204-B) for Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) Tablets that is in violation ... applicable regulations. The ad misleadingly suggests that Lipitor is safer than other statins. The Lipitor DTC print ... Housekeeping, Woman's Day, Cooking Light, and Health. The Lipitor "Brief Summary" part of the DTC print ad is misleading ... because it indicates that Lipitor may lack the side effects of other members of the...
      ... recommending that every diabetic should be taking Lipitor . If you look at table 1 diabetes is a risk factor ... for muscle disorders when taking Lipitor . Australia has a very small population taking statins...
      ... Zocor (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol) and atorvastatin ( Lipitor )....
      ... and needed Quadruple bypass. What if he had been on Lipitor ALL those years? My point>>> all those people in studies...
      ... and needed Quadruple bypass. What if he had been on Lipitor ALL those years? My point>>> all those people in studies...
      ... Baycol was not safe and so it was PULLED. Because Lipitor is considered safe, as are all other statins, but...
      
      
1173. What is the Total Cholesterol 29th September 2004
      
      ... know which numbers it refers to. Also, is the drug Lipitor warranted with those numbers, or possibly could be...
      ... I wonder why the Dr. would prescribe Lipitor when this could probably be controlled by diet and...
      ... I wonder why the Dr. would prescribe Lipitor when this could probably be controlled by diet and...
      ... don't want to add another medicine to them. Also the lipitor stuff i have read, makes me really nervous. Thanks...
      ... don't want to add another medicine to them. Also the lipitor stuff i have read, makes me really nervous. Thanks...
      ... don't want to add another medicine to them. Also the lipitor stuff i have read, makes me really nervous. Thanks...
      
      
1174. Questions about cholesterol numbers 28th September 2004
      
      ... Ok now for the question. He put me on 20 mg of Lipitor . The things I have read about it scares me. I have ... is the opinions of this board. Should I wait on the Lipitor and just try with diet and exercise. I am taking so...
      ... turned around. If I had your numbers, I'd dump the Lipitor and head for In and Out Burger. However, if I do ... happened. I would say your doctor is giving you Lipitor 20 instead of bothering to have you correct your diet ... . I'd give the Lipitor 20 a try though, but also lower your fat content a ... give you a small reduction. On the other hand, Lipitor 20 will do you about as well as 30 bowls of Cheerios ... However, Zetia alone produces very mild results. If Lipitor scares you, you could consider a 10mg dose of Lipitor...
      ... "If Lipitor scares you, you could consider a 10mg dose of Lipitor ... with using 2 drugs. It has been PROVEN that 10 mg Lipitor plus Zetia (a non statin drug with literally NO side ... effects) lowers LDL (*BAD*) almost as much as 80 mg Lipitor alone! That way you don't have to deal with 20 mg ... Lipitor , which is a substantial dose. Second>>>He should never...
      
      
1175. Question For Zip 28th September 2004
      
      ... I know you are an ardent fan of Lipitor :) just wanted to ask if you have heard anything ... about "the lipitor belly".....
      ... I know you are an ardent fan of Lipitor :) just wanted to ask if you have heard anything ... about "the lipitor belly".. There is no reason why Lipitor should...
      ... ...MORE CRUNCHES, ZIP! OK, I did a search for " lipitor belly" and got nothing more than ONE post on a forum ... the immortal Ralph Kramden- and HIS belly was before Lipitor :D)...I shall not worry. Without the quotes of course...
      ... in my horrible VANITY. Where did you hear the term " lipitor belly?"...
      ... for you and let you know. There is actually a term " Lipitor Belly" Believe me I know all about vanity :) :)...
      ... crazy.. I don't know why and how but I know it's the Lipitor . And after reading all about it, my fears are confirmed ... you know if it's okay to take water pills while on lipitor ... I may sound neurotic.. trust me I am getting there...
      
      
1176. lipitor and tricor 27th September 2004
      
      ... up stairs or for a long distance same effects like lipitor . even though drs. said wasn't med. went back on lipitor...
      
      
1177. Question about cholesterol ratios... 24th September 2004
      
      ... lipoprotein(a) levels. That's not so great either. Lipitor which is sold in Canada carries this warning. But...
      ... anizations like the American Heart Assoc. I would be taking Lipitor (or another statin drug) for the rest of my life....
      
      
1178. No Lipitor in a month 24th September 2004
      
      ... with my Lifestream showed my TC level at 276. With Lipitor my TC is around 170 range. The past 6 weeks I lost ... adding ZETIA with the lower dose. Zetia plus 10 mg Lipitor works BETTER than 40 mg in lowering LDL! See the thread...
      ... sound like a viable option with a lower dosage of Lipitor . I stopped back by my Drs office this afternoon and ... ask for some samples, but all I got was 40mg Lipitor .... Are they trying to tell me something??? I'm just ... ....I plan on asking him if ZETIA along with 10mg Lipitor will work for me... Thanks for your help rahod :)...
      ... BTW...why did your Dr give you samples of 40 mg Lipitor if 20mg was working fine?...
      ... 47 LDL 181 Again, these results reflect no Lipitor in about 25 days. I am now back on my meds, but I...
      ... work. I wanted to get away from a nightly dosage of Lipitor . Looks like I will be taking this now from now on...
      
      
1179. Cholesterol question? 22nd September 2004
      
      ... question, I have high cholesterol, and my dr. gave me lipitor (40) milagrams once a day,I have not had any side ... mine being so high(356) that I should stay on the lipitor till dr. tells me other wise. Anyone taking garlic...
      ... per cent from your baseline. In contrast, Your Lipitor dose may lower your tc by 40% or so depending on a...
      ... question, I have high cholesterol, and my dr. gave me lipitor (40) milagrams once a day,I have not had any side ... mine being so high(356) that I should stay on the lipitor till dr. tells me other wise. Anyone taking garlic...
      ... little better off than I was with no meds. I'm on Lipitor 40 like you, with a zetia chaser, and I take LOTS...
      ... readings, I think mine will be lower, I always take the lipitor , not taking any chances. cookie...
      
      
1180. Is LDL of 100 low enough? 22nd September 2004
      
      ... Rahod, I started on Lipitor less than 3 weeks ago. I'll retest at the 8 week...
      ... Rahod, I started on Lipitor less than 3 weeks ago. I'll retest at the 8 week...
      ... LDL down to 95. They didn't. I'm guessing the Lipitor and added diet changes will get me to that 95, then...
      ... and don't respond to statins very well....but 40 mg Lipitor is a hell of a lot more potent than 80 mg Pravachol ... ..good luck. BTW, if the 40 mg Lipitor doesn't cut it, I would try 20 mg Crestor before going ... the Niacin route. The 20 Crestor has the punch of 80 Lipitor without the huge exposure to statin. RON...
      ... Mark, Since you are already taking a high dose of Lipitor , I wouldn't add niacin on top of that without first...
      ... there's nothing poussy-footing about using 20 mg. Lipitor ...it's potent stuff. Ubie, Coincidentally all...
      ... More food for thought? "The Statins: Lipitor , Crestor, Advicor, Pravachol, and Zocor: Coronary ... or more. To achieve this, diet plus statins such as Lipitor , Crestor, Pravachol, Zocor, and lovastatin (especially...
      ... panel...and 5 years of a superb cholesterol level with Lipitor AND supplements and DIET didn't change my 99+ RCA...
      
      
1181. Real results? 22nd September 2004
      
      ... thing that will get me down is drugs, and I'm now on Lipitor 40mg and Zetia. However, I'm taking a number of...
      ... thing that will get me down is drugs, and I'm now on Lipitor 40mg and Zetia." SOUNDS GOOD! Make sure to post...
      ... I went backwards and did the statin ( Lipitor ) FIRST and got great results except for an inadequate...
      
      
1182. Crestor/Zetia results 22nd September 2004
      
      ... GREEN! :) I think you will be amazed what 40 mg Lipitor plus Zetia will do for you. If you're not satisfied...
      
      
1183. Importance of Fasting 20th September 2004
      
      ... in the toilet, three things managed to DOUBLE mine: Lipitor (up 25%) and the combined effect of Omega 3-oils ...
      ... hadn't heard about that one. Also your response to Lipitor may not be as strong as zip2play's. The drug company...
      ... the horrible side effects of statins. My mom takes Lipitor and doesn't seem to have a problem with it, but I...
      
      
1184. Hypercholesterolemia, Familial 19th September 2004
      
      ... infused liver. My doctor prescribed a small dose of lipitor and advised a low fat diet. That's all I was told ... after the liver issue went away. I stopped taking Lipitor . In 2002 I had retired early and decided I should ... ractitioner (I'm in the stix) and she changed me to 40mg of Lipitor , and maintained the zetia. I suggested that a stronger ... dose of lipitor is indicated given my resistance to treatment and ... her like a bad habit, but I'm staying on the 40mg Lipitor and zetia as a test for 8 weeks, and then I've an ... to the new drug. My expectation is that 40mg of Lipitor and 10 zetia will perform about the same as or slightly ... drug. Trigs at least are nearly under control, and Lipitor may improve those as well. I test on November 8...
      ... depressing results) during the 8 weeks test on 40mg Lipitor and 10mg Zetia: 1700 calories per day total ...
      ... I am pretty sure that the results of the 40 mg. Lipitor and 10 mg. zetia will blow you away especially combined...
      
      
1185. Lipitor and Side Effects 17th September 2004
      
      ... It depends on the person. I stopped lipitor a couple of times. Once it took a week or two for...
      
      
1186. Prescribed Rx For Lipid Disorders 16th September 2004
      
      ... manageable) risks etc. etc….. I have been off of Lipitor since January 1st 2004 because of another health problem ... a plateau just out of range, and the doc put me on Lipitor for about one or two months every night. On December ... were in such good shape, we pulled the plug on the Lipitor . I was very happy about that. (1) The doc did not...
      
      
1187. Lipitor Users Please Read 16th September 2004
      
      ... ZOEB, I've been on 20mg Lipitor for well over a year now, and have noticed no side ... 44). My liver functions are all normal and the Lipitor had brought my TC from 325 to a low of 175 without...
      ... reply.. I guess you are one of the lucky ones. I know Lipitor does work (brought down my tc from 290 to 175 in 4...
      ... I was on lipitor and had all the same side effects as you. It did ... ER, and they took me off of it. After toprol xl, lipitor is the worst drug i've ever taken and i've taken alot...
      ... I was on lipitor and had all the same side effects as you. It did ... ER, and they took me off of it. After toprol xl, lipitor is the worst drug i've ever taken and i've taken alot...
      ... Hey How are you, I have been on Lipitor for high cholestoral for about 4 months now and although ... couple of you symptoms, they are not related to the Lipitor because I had the symptoms before starting it. ...
      ... [FONT=Comic Sans MS]I have been on lipitor for 4 months and I have started having lower back ... pain, I have started a thread asking if I stop taking Lipitor how long before I will see some improvement. I ... determine if my lower back pain is being caused by Lipitor or not. Alistair[/FONT]...
      ... Five Years of Lipitor use (last one with CoQ10-100mg.) Other than knee ... the gouging price tag, I have nothing but praise for Lipitor (but I'll switch to the first generic or OTC statin...
      ... been on a statin for several years. Been on 20 mg Lipitor for the last 5 months. I suffer the same shoulder...
      ... have never had aches and pains until I started taking Lipitor .. like I said 45 minute workout on a stairmaster wouldn ... loss? And a whole list of side effects they list on Lipitor 's web site......
      ... and none of my symptoms have anything to do with LIPITOR ??????...
      ... When i first started lipitor three yrs ago, i thought it was just old age also ... then i had to look at the facts. B4 starting the lipitor and many other meds, i could run a 5 mile race, plant ... to distinguish which med was the problem. Finally, lipitor sent me to the ER and the drs there immediately took...
      ... I've only been on Lipitor 40mg for a few weeks, but have no side affects. I ... pretty sure after a trial period I'll be going to Lipitor 80mg along with the Zetia I take. So far, nothing ... bad at all to report on Lipitor , but I do have a similar experience to report: ...
      ... Mark, Just keep in mind the fact that Lipitor is 4 times as powerful as Pravachol. So, 80mg Pravachol ... is equivalent to 20mg Lipitor . I certainly hope you never need to take an 80mg dose ... of Lipitor ....
      ... Mark, I'm amazed that 20 mg Lipitor doesn't do the job for you...gee, my lipid panel was ... horrid but changed to superb with only 10 mg Lipitor ....
      ... Mark, Just keep in mind the fact that Lipitor is 4 times as powerful as Pravachol. So, 80mg Pravachol ... is equivalent to 20mg Lipitor . I certainly hope you never need to take an 80mg dose ... of Lipitor. What I recall of Lipitor literature is that 40mg produced an average 57% reduction ... reduction in LDL levels, then I am hoping that 40mg of Lipitor will produce a slightly better result than 80mg of ... then there is NO WAY that anything but a max dose of Lipitor will get me down into the 70's of LDL that I'm looking ... LDL, 34 HDL, 157 Trigs I got put onto only 40 of Lipitor because I'd moved to a different state and made the ... its record I won't press for that until I see what Lipitor can do. mark...
      ... ...then I am hoping that 40mg of Lipitor will produce a slightly better result than 80mg of ... then there is NO WAY that anything but a max dose of Lipitor will get me down into the 70's of LDL that I'm looking ... its record I won't press for that until I see what Lipitor can do. mark I would take 10 mg Lipitor and ... 80 mg Lipitior alone. Certainly better than 40 mg Lipitor alone and easier on your liver! Don't rule out Crestor...
      ... Q10, especially since you are on such a high dose of Lipitor . These drugs have a tendency to deplete CoQ10 levels...
      ... Q10, especially since you are on such a high dose of Lipitor . These drugs have a tendency to deplete CoQ10 levels ... has ever been is 4.7. I hope you guys are right and Lipitor behaves in some magic way that Pravachol didn't. ...
      ... am afraid bcuz of the side effects i had with the lipitor . First dosage was 40mgs, then a yr later 20 mgs and ... asked this b4) Will it have the same side effects as lipitor or zetia. MY cholesterol problem is from my bp meds...
      ... stronger than others. Pravachol is a bit weaker, and Lipitor is one of the stronger ones. Crestor is considered ... a superstatin...more powerful than Lipitor , but at 80mg doses people had problems. I initially...
      ... statement that I fully expect to get the max dose of Lipitor soon. FH doesn't seem to be discussed here at all...
      ... I was on lipitor 80mgs four 4 years. It almost killed me. numbers were...
      ... I take 60 mg of Lipitor and so far so good....
      ... and none of my symptoms have anything to do with LIPITOR ?????? Hi ZOEB, I was browsing through old posts. Your ... side effects from Lipitor are very typical. And don't let anyone tell you that ... doctor. You can report your adverse reaction to Lipitor directly to the FDA. Just search on "MedWatch" [the ... and Adverse Event Reporting Program]. If you stop Lipitor and the symptoms go away, you will know that it was ... the cause of your sumptoms. Read: " Lipitor - Thief of Memory and the misguided war on cholesterol ... Doctor]. He suffered transient global amnesia from Lipitor and has done extensive research on the subject. ...
      
      
1188. A case for statins and Zetia 12th September 2004
      
      ... week on the higher dosing...I've begun taking 10 mg. Lipitor in the morning and ANOTHER 10 mg. at night (OH, THE...
      ... week on the higher dosing...I've begun taking 10 mg. Lipitor in the morning and ANOTHER 10 mg. at night (OH, THE ... mg Liptior plus 10 mg Zetia = LDL lowering of 80mg Lipitor ! Since Zetia isn't a statin and has a VERY LOW side...
      ... are designed to raise HDL. Right now, we can take lipitor , cut out the sugar, and drink a belt of merlot. ...
      ... indeed working to lower my LDL, and I only hope that Lipitor in strength can get me to my goal, but I have recently...
      ... indeed working to lower my LDL, and I only hope that Lipitor in strength can get me to my goal, but I have recently ... lowering with 10mg and ZETIA that you would with 80mg Lipitor alone. The fact that you can reduce your exposure ... It's really a shame that people are taking 40-80mg Lipitor when they really don't have to. You can even use a...
      ... Zetia and the lowest available dose of either Zocor or Lipitor were able to lower their LDL as well as patients taking ... the highest available doses of either Zocor or Lipitor alone."...
      ... assure you that the results will FAR exceed 40 mg Lipitor ....
      ... week on the higher dosing...I've begun taking 10 mg. Lipitor in the morning and ANOTHER 10 mg. at night (OH, THE...
      
      
1189. zocor and muscle pain 12th September 2004
      
      ... just all over. I stopped Zocor immediately and tried Lipitor , same pains that never let up. I stopped the Lipitor...
      
      
1190. Going to add Zetia now 10th September 2004
      
      ... Studies have established that 10mg Zetia added to 10 Mg lipitor has the SAME LDL lowering efficacy as 80 mg taken...
      ... problems or diseases. So, i don't care what zetia, lipitor , zorcor or any of the other cholesterol drugs can...
      
      
1191. Opinions about Clinton's use and stopping statins? 9th September 2004
      
      ... Three years ago I was on Lipitor but started having leg pain and stopped it for a few ... blood test were actually better without the use of Lipitor . Total cholesterol did increase from about 170 to ... better if I would remain on the statin. While on Lipitor my HDL remained at 25 off the med it went up to 46 ... reasons for CAD should be a priority. I have tried Lipitor , Crestor, and Pravachol and had severe side effects...
      ... Amen and amen. Havent you noticed on the lipitor commercial that they note that it DOESNT prevent heart...
      ... tell doctors that its top-selling cholesterol drug Lipitor saves lives by preventing heart attacks. The Wall ... According to the newspaper, the new instructions say Lipitor cuts the risk of heart attacks, angina and the need ... new claim. Until now, Pfizer was only able to market Lipitor for its ability to lower cholesterol. Pfizer sold ... nine and a-quarter billion dollars worth of Lipitor last year, making it the best-selling prescription...
      ... are THE voice of this board but werent you taking lipitor regularly for several years and still needed angioplasty...
      ... patric, I started the Lipitor AFTER over 5 years of angina pain (that I hoped and ... gradual and often hard to pinpoint. So, I think the Lipitor let me go a little while longer. Who knows how long ... the entire world begins to look like a NAIL.) In Lipitor 's favor, I lived with a MAJOR clog for at least 12 ... 1998-2004! I would LOVE to hope that maybe the Lipitor will clear an artery over the LONG haul...but that...
      ... Three years ago I was on Lipitor but started having leg pain and stopped it for a few ... blood test were actually better without the use of Lipitor . Total cholesterol did increase from about 170 to ... better if I would remain on the statin. While on Lipitor my HDL remained at 25 off the med it went up to 46 ... . . So, are you still on Lipitor ?...
      
      
1192. Does Crestor have to be taken at night? 9th September 2004
      
      ... I'm old school and from force of habit take my Lipitor around 10PM, but I doubt it makes much difference...
      ... I've also seen a large Lipitor study that showed no difference in lipid improvement...
      
      
1193. Pravachol + Leg Pain Pravachol + Leg Pain Pravachol + Leg Pain Pravachol + Dizzines 6th September 2004
      
      ... and leg discomfort is on the increase. I have tried Lipitor , Crestor, and Pravachol, all caused leg pain and lately...
      ... I had similar leg pain with Lipitor , then the doctor switched me to Zocor which gave me...
      
      
1194. Lipitor to a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma 6th September 2004
      
      ... I have been taking Lipitor for the past 6 years after my heart attack in August ... high blood pressure. I feel my problem is from the Lipitor but the drs. will not accept that. I am asking ... same problem. HELP It's highly unlikely that Lipitor is the cause of your anemia. However, it could be...
      
      
1195. Crestor and alcohol consumption 4th September 2004
      
      ... several hrs after taking the drug. I read that unlike Lipitor , which is COMPLETELY dependent on the liver for it ... liver for it's breakdown. I ran into trouble with Lipitor many years ago because I was drinking much more AND...
      
      
1196. Interested in a more natural method 3rd September 2004
      
      ... Earlier this year my doctor decided to put me on Lipitor for my high cholestrol. ORiginally it was TC: 290...
      ... Earlier this year my doctor decided to put me on Lipitor for my high cholestrol. ORiginally it was TC: 290 ... of those options are better than going to 20 mg of Lipitor and they should actually work BETTER as well....
      
      
1197. Statins-Muscle Pain That Stays 3rd September 2004
      
      ... I still suffer with pain in my shoulder. I was on lipitor for 3 yrs. My gp insisted i had arthiritis, but once ... i stopped the lipitor most of the pain went away. Sometimes my shoulder ... hurts. Lipitor also screwed my liver up too. BTW, if they would...
      ... had muscle pain that started shortly after starting Lipitor .It was getting worse and affecting more of my body ... mg of gel cap Co-enzyme Q10 with my 10 mg dose of Lipitor and the pain has all but disappeared.I still have...
      ... I took lipitor for almost 3 yrs. and then zocor for a few mos. and ... terrible muscle pain in my right thigh. I went back to lipitor and the pain did not stop . Instead it spread to my...
      
      
1198. Question about triglycerides 1st September 2004
      
      ... high? My cholesterol was 196. It use to be 304. The Lipitor brought it down. I had to quit taking it because I...
      ... After losing the weight, I started on 10 mgs. of Lipitor . All of this done with my physicians approval. ... weight, my blood lipids are excellent (I am still on Lipitor 10 mgs), and I maintain a wholesome lifestyle of diet...
      
      
1199. leg pain and blood test 1st September 2004
      
      ... Hi, have been on 10 mgs of lipitor for five years and am on diovan recently. Last four ... pain in hamstring muscles, some foot pain. Doc ran lipitor blood test came back normal and I went off lipitor ... my legs. Is it possible that it could still be the lipitor ? Are blood test conclusive on this? How long would...
      ... hiram, It sounds like Lipitor is not the cause of your foot problem. The flat footedness...
      ... feet (seeing a foot doctor this week) because the lipitor and diovan have been giving me pretty good numbers...