- Does anyone have a problem with statins? 8th June 2008
... the one to help me too. in the past i've been on lipitor , zocor, pravochol, and one more that i can't remember...
- Anyone have a CRP level of 13.6 ??? with Fibromyalgia 10th May 2008
... as 12 and I went to the cardiologist who put me on Lipitor for that and high cholesterol. Lipitor brought it ... down but then my neurologist told me to get off the Lipitor saying the possible side effects (muscle damage) were...
... as 12 and I went to the cardiologist who put me on Lipitor for that and high cholesterol. Lipitor brought it ... down but then my neurologist told me to get off the Lipitor saying the possible side effects (muscle damage) were...
- I am so fed-up with hurting all the time 8th April 2008
... and take Metformin for that and blood pressure meds, lipitor (I understand that the lipitor helps with tryglicerides...
... because it was off the chart. Now, I have to take Lipitor for the rest of my life because even with exercising...
- Success with Lyrica? 14th February 2008
... Lyrica is a Schedule 4 (C-IV), which is what Ambien, Lipitor , Zoloft, Allegra, Neurontin and Nasonex are, along...
- how much does cymbalta cost 29th November 2007
... pills. They are generic and the real thing. I also buy Lipitor from the same place and save a lot of money. I know...
- Is this Fibro? 27th September 2006
... with high Cholesterol, the Dr put me onto 40mg of Lipitor . Of course he did not advise of any side effects ... statins. Its been awhile since I stopped taking the Lipitor , but seem to be experiencing the same symptoms as...
- A new pain... 23rd May 2005
... My husband had that pain when he was on Lipitor ....
- Fibromyalgia triggered by statin type cholesterol drugs? 18th December 2004
... repeated over the course of about 2 yrs. She was put on Lipitor , Zocor and one other statin. Each time when she went...
... repeated over the course of about 2 yrs. She was put on Lipitor , Zocor and one other statin. Each time when she went...
... they were far and few between. I even took Zocor and Lipitor before. I can't recall if they gave me muscle aches...
... search for "DIT Message Board" then click on the drug lipitor ...
- Desperately trying to find a doctor! 5th November 2004
... I still have the daily fibro stuff, and now I'm on Lipitor and have a whole new set of problems, but I d0 sleep...
- Statin Pain vs Fibro 26th May 2004
... meds. I have recently learned so much that I threw my Lipitor in the garbage. Lipitor is a cholesterol medication...
... HI.
Just curious, what statin drug were you on? Lipitor , Zocor?
I have been on Zocor for 14 months and no ... have heard of many people having side effects with Lipitor . Just curious. Thx, :)...
... a great deal of discomfort and bad headaches from Lipitor , and then he was switched to zocor and has had very...
- does anyone know the difference between fibro pain and the pain caused by lipitor? 29th February 2004
... SIZE]i saw on another thread that someone is taking lipitor and was worried about whether the pain they were having ... from that.
my rhemy/gen. pract. wants me to take lipitor for high cholesterol. i am concerned because i feel ... able to recognize the pain from the muscle disorder lipitor can cause. my psychiatrist has one patient that has ... been rendered unable to walk due to lipitor use.
my cholesterol isn't outrageously high, all...
... re staying with it.
Is there a difference with Lipitor as opposed to other "statin" drugs as far as the risks...
... i already take way too many hard-core drugs to add lipitor to them, imo....
... I was on lipitor for 4 years and then dx with fibro. To make a long ... bad and I was so useless. Decided on my own to quit lipitor and with in a week I was feelin better. Now after...
... Hi Pookah
I took Lipitor for about 3 months and I finally threw it in the toilet ... they still hare painful to the touch but not as bad. Lipitor is a dangerous drug. It works through the muscles ... see there are more law suites all the time against Lipitor .
Good Luck and try something else.
Elliejon...
- statins and FM 14th January 2004
... Yes, Statins make the pain worse. I cut my dose of Lipitor in half and that seemed to help. Sometimes I go off...
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy... 27th May 2008
... have high cholesterol (and he started and STOPPED Lipitor ).
I am 24 y/o, is this something I should worry...
- Palpitations 18th March 2008
... heart surgery - I say yet!
I was put on aspirin - lipitor and the beta blocker - metropolol by my cardiologist...
- metropolol and one way to rule out heart stuff 10th March 2008
... starts pounding for some reason. I did not do well on Lipitor , and take plain Niacin instead, and my HDL is now...
- Huckfinn, How are you? 24th January 2008
... on the extreme angina for the bypass surgery that Lipitor may prevent from needing....How are YOU doing? I never...
- Heart Scare?? Don't know what to think! 20th December 2007
... statins, and I have tried them all, but I started Lipitor about 1.5 months ago at 20 mg per day. I break a 40 ... ago, My TC was 487 and tri's were >2000. The first Lipitor was old samples.....but I got my cardio to prescribe ... Lipitor for me. I believe I can tell the difference in strength...
- Chest Wierdness 7th December 2007
... echo showed mild regurgitation. I was also on 10mg of lipitor which I respond very well to (total chol went from ... me to take adult aspirin everyday and increased my Lipitor prescription to 20mg.
The strange chest feeling ... cardiologist, and he told me to go back on 10mg of Lipitor to see if that helps.
It's been a rough three months ... PVCs. It could be stress or perhaps the increased lipitor .
Any opinion is welcome!
Thanks...
- Angioplasty or Bypass - Please help! 5th December 2007
... chol//HDL 2.2, LDL 58, LDL/HDL 1.0. My chol med is lipitor .
I didn't question the statement, but it stands...
- A few general questions about my friend. 18th September 2007
... COREG -- 10mg once a day.
PRAVIX -- 75mg once a day.
LIPITOR -- 20mg once a day.
Also... he was prescribed...
... meds he is on are
Toprol XL
Plavix
81mg asprin
Lipitor
Niaspan
Lisinopril
Folic Acid
B6/B12 vitamins...
- Carotid arteries 4th September 2007
... at it. How different would the pain be from the one Lipitor sometimes causes?
flowergirl...
- Admitted to hospital & waiting for an angiogram 20th August 2007
... cholesterol to below 100. Recently, I was put on Lipitor and given the impression that will reduce and/or clean...
- attery blockage- 20th August 2007
... considered serious. I am 67 years old. dr. put me on lipitor and niacin....
- PLEASE help me understand my heart tests (I am confused!!!) 20th August 2007
... Lisinopril for slightly elevated blood pressure and Lipitor for slightly elevated cholesterol. Otherwise, he sent...
- Plaque- soft vs hard removal 17th August 2007
... effects. Dr. Put me on 500mg Niacin. I already take lipitor , fishoil, co-q10, garlic, and baby aspirn once a day...
- 52% Ejection Rate After Chemical Stress Test...Can A PFO Cause This? 15th August 2007
... to the hereditary gene. I am on both Colestid and Lipitor .
Thank you so much for the info. Sophie...
- My blocked arteries 10th August 2007
... blocker)
Aspirin (2 a day - 80 mg each)
Stopped taking Lipitor , and stopped taking plavix. (both making me sick...
- CoQ10 7th August 2007
... irriversable muscle disease.
Just recently I took lipitor for 2 - 3 months (after a heart attack and artery ... when I am out walking or shopping..
I stopped the lipitor and there was 100% improvement. Was it the lipitor...
- Plaque reversal 4th August 2007
... take pomegranate extract. Also lecithin. Have taken lipitor until about 2 weeks ago. I very seldom get angina ... such as fish oil.
On the subject of statin drugs ( Lipitor ), I found that it was affecting my leg (the one with ... as the leg would start to "give way."
Being off Lipitor , is one of the reasons I am interested in any supplements...
- What can I do to improve this? 4th August 2007
... but MAYBE a weaker statin might be a good idea if Lipitor gave you trouble...like lovastatin or pravistatin...
... will be going from zetia alone to either vytorin or lipitor or crestor. Not sure which one yet. Thanks again....
- Please Help Recent Heart Trouble 31st July 2007
... well within the target zones. However, was taking Lipitor and had to stop, as I couldn't stand on my leg (the ... bad hip), so now have to consider something else. Lipitor appears to have affected my muscles....
... Dilly,
I am sorry that you aren't able to take Lipitor because I believe the medical profession in their...
- Positive Stress Test resulting ECG suggestive of myocardial ischemia 8th July 2007
... to be seen as an outpatient being prescribed with Lipitor , Metroprolol and Aspirin to take. I have had an appt...
- Mother Diagnosed With Atrial Fibrillation 11th June 2007
... atrial fibrillation. She is taking coumidin, toprol, lipitor , digitak and altace. These drugs are making her feel...
- I'm 26 and almost certain that I have blockage what can I do to reverse it? 8th June 2007
... done either drug treatment (usually statin drugs like Lipitor , Crestor, Vytorin. or simvastatin.) An alternative...
- BYPASS PROBLEMS, Please Help 8th June 2007
... meds, I take Cartier (Aspirin) 100mg. 1 per day / Lipitor 40mg 1 per day/ Minnax 50mg, 1 per day / Somac 40mg...
- Any suggestions? 7th June 2007
... I take a low dose of aspirin daily and I also take Lipitor , Aciphex and an anti-anxiety/anti-depression medication...
- Could new medication cause wheezing? 24th May 2007
... has never taken before - Metoprolol, Ramipril and Lipitor . Since then, she has developed wheezing, which is...
- Yet ANOTHER question about whether chest pain is heart-related 23rd May 2007
... close to 10 years with stable angina before adding Lipitor and then 6 more years before getting an angioplasty...
- Freaked out by earlobe crease 12th May 2007
... cholesterol numbers are far better than mine before the Lipitor : TC 265, HDL 28 for a risk ratio of 9.5!:) :)
...
... cholesterol numbers are far better than mine before the Lipitor : TC 265, HDL 28 for a risk ratio of 9.5!:) :)
...
... recommendations. Depressing.
Awww, NUTS!
Oh well, Lipitor still works. :D...
... all on my left. I have high cholesteral (am taking lipitor ) and do have a family history of heart disease (dad...
... dad died his cholesterol was tested at 220...I take lipitor and plan on taking it till I'm old and REALLY wrinkled...
- Left side chest pain 10th May 2007
... problems. Plus, my BP was good (I'm on meds), and I take Lipitor for cholesterol. I drove myself "crazy" thinking I...
- Family History of heart disease - need advice!! 24th April 2007
... What are statins?
Statins are medications like Lipitor , Zocor, Crestor, etc. used to lower cholesterol....
- Heart Stopper 12th April 2007
... before bed I take the 2nd Metoprolol and an 80 mg Lipitor . I have been on the 80 mg Lipitor for cholesterol...
- Stent Results Coming 27th March 2007
... akin to the Ornish Diet. Right now I am relying on my Lipitor to get me an LDL in the 60's. But I really must give...
- Chest Pains ongoing after stents/cath please help 19th March 2007
... in PM)
Crestor 10mg (recently changed from 40 mg Lipitor )
Tricor 165 mg
Any advice would be appreciated...
... in PM)
Crestor 10mg (recently changed from 40 mg Lipitor )
Tricor 165 mg
Any advice would be appreciated...
- Carbohydrates and refined sugars in the diet - a few questions 4th March 2007
... Hi, I have exercise-induced angina and take Lipitor , etc. I also get gout and take 300mg allopurin to...
- Need some valuable input PLEASE ? 24th January 2007
... week I go in for my routine bloodwork since I'm on lipitor and 2 mo. on verapamil due to sinus tachacardia. ...
... dinney,
The eye bproblems are very likely NOT from Lipitor , MAY be from the verapamil, but most liley are not...
- Fish Oil good for heart 9th January 2007
... mg. aspirin per day. For cholesterol I take 20 mg. Lipitor and 500mg. slow release niacin.
I stopped Plavix ... work out very hard but enjoy my Pizza too. I let the Lipitor worry about the cheese and the Lasix worry about the...
- Signs of problems due to daily aspirin regimen? 9th January 2007
... had previous tests), but I do take 3 meds for BP and Lipitor for cholesterol. Asprin is taken to keep the blood...
- Lipitor 29th December 2006
... I took Lipitor for 5 years and still had high colesterol levels and ... triglycerides then I stopped the Lipitor and started taking 4 tablets of odorless garlic a...
... I've been taking Lipitor (20 mg) for quite a few years - my husband takes it...
... I have been on Lipitor for a year now and have had no side effects.
Geoff...
... I too have been on 10 mg. of Lipitor for about five years, and my level is about 168, with...
... I had profound muscle weakness and aches on Lipitor , which is a "side-effect" for about 10-20% of folks...
- plavix & aspirin is killing my stomach 28th December 2006
... discomfort than pain. And I suspect the metroprolol and Lipitor I take are also contributing.
Have you talked with...
- Statins and arrhythmias??? HELP? 27th December 2006
... Hi!
I have been on lipitor for several years and my dr. decided to change me ... sypmtoms you are having, get off it and get back on lipitor if you are tolerating it. Welll, my Dr. was not happy...
- Just need someone to talk to, scared ! 20th December 2006
... is going on with my heart, with me. Also on zanex, lipitor , prilosec (have small hiatal hernia). So SICK of pills...
- What causes the muscle soreness and swelling? 15th December 2006
... several hours of sport each week. Medication is 20mg Lipitor , 500mg Niacin, and for BP Avapro (Irbesartin) 150mg ... occurred before I started the Niacin, when I took 40mg Lipitor .
Seems my muscles have a low strain threshold. This...
... mucles hurt is unrelated
to your angina...or your Lipitor .
These pains from injury always begin to hurt long ... lot of parallels beweetween us: I ALSO take 20 mg. Lipitor and 500 mg. niacin and I also just hurt my right knee...
... restart.
Anyway dropping right back to just 20mg Lipitor has made me feel a lot better (I was taking 80mg when...
- Problems with Toprol XL, Vytorin, Plavix & Baby Aspirin 9th December 2006
... why do I need Vytorin; can we try just the Zocor, or Lipitor and I promise I'll eat less cholesterol and saturated...
- Anyone out there been on verpamil sr ? 6th December 2006
... zanex 2 x a day, prilosec, premarin (LO dose) and lipitor and thats it . Ha That's it ???? Wish I didn't have...
- pizer's cholesterol medication 4th December 2006
... Pfizer was developing a product (contained Lipitor ) that was expected to better control cholestorel than ... the product Lipitor alone. There were an unexpected high rate of death...
... have stated in prior post is a drug combined with Lipitor (atorvastatin). TORCETRAPIB alone was felt to be ... symbol PFE online with stock broker's site of choice. Lipitor is "all over place", but not the clinical trial results...
... Besides the fact that Pfizer's patent on Lipitor is running out and they needed a new miracle drug...
