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How long before muscle aches and weakness subside after discontinuing Lipitor

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That's great news...makes me hopeful!

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Hi Sam...Dawn said about 2 weeks for her...you can read her post. Mine are subsiding after about 8 days...but I had already weaned myself off of 20 then to 10 then to 5mgs over a couple of years. I think it depends on how much you were taking.

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Absolutely right. There are more natural ways to get cholesterol down. It is good to do research on it.

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I was on 20mg twice a day for 5years. I also took Zomel (an antacid). Combined they are worse as there's more likelihood of muscle pain and foggy brain. Stopped three weeks ago due to months of muscle pains and severe thigh cramps. Best thing I've ever done, haven't felt this well in ages. No adverse effects, far less pain and cramp which I hope will eventually fade once I boost my CoEnzymeQ10 levels by taking Ubiquinol . Lipitor depletes this enzyme and antacids also effect your B12 levels.Everyone who takes a statin should take Ubiquinol!

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I took myself off Lipitor two weeks ago..had been on 40 mg per day for 8 years. I have fibromyalgia and wanted to see if it would get better being off this drug. The nurse practioner said I could just stop it..nothing to worry about. Will check cholesteral level more often she said. Here I am scratching myself raw and ready to jump from the nearest bridge. Nothing has changed in my life except going off Lipitor. I am in tears every time i turn around.. I dont know what to do. So scarey

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I had the same issue with discontinuing the med. If you have any left, you could try taking a half dose to stop the withdrawal. And then contact your doc to get advice on how to safely withdraw. I don't know why the manufacturer does not warn of this side effect.
PS I bet your "fibromyalgia" symptoms clear up once you are off this med.

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I stopped Lipitor, started CoQ10 and B vitamins supplement. I feel better than I have for 2 years. My muscle pain, which was severe and all over, is GONE. I was showing all signs of fibromyalgia, which I have to admit, I feel is a catch all term docs use when they really don't know why you have widespread pain. Their treatment is to give opioids and anti-depressants. I knew I'd NEVER take those drugs so I went off Lipitor, started CoQ10 and am trying to improve my diet. Best things I have done for my health during my whole life. Doctors just want to give drugs. It's not always the answer, and opiates are KILLING this country. Many, many opiate addictions begin with docs prescribing vicodin, oxycontin, etc. Don't do it and don't let you kids take these poisons. Find other ways to deal with the pain of surgeries, etc. The medical community has a large part in this epidemic.

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I am hurting aching flu like systoms all over I ran out of lipitor around 6 days ago but the aching started yesterday it is almost unbareable

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Anyone experiencing itching and yeast problems will on Lipitor?

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Did you have stomach problems and diarrhea? Or the mental fogginess?

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Hi how long did you have the itchiness?????

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I have stopped Lipitor and experiencing terrible pains in my legs and arms. Really worried

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There is a dr. in Naples FL who swears that since the brain is made up of 25% cholesterol, we should not reduce the level so drastically. He believes the upsurge in Alzheimer's disease is a direct result of so many people on statins. He saw ears we are making our brains atrophy from years of statin use.

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I noticed the sinus problems and stuffy nose. I had those problems too! I was thinking just yesterday how much better I can breathe now. Thank you for posting.

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Research CoQ10. Statins strip our body of this necessary element for strength and muscle rejuvenation. Also helps keep cholesterol down.

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Was on Lipitor x1month, my LDL came down from 151 to 117. But I developed dizziness and moderate upper arm pain. I stopped taking only 4 days ago. This affects me lifting anything heavy and I am having weakness. I also got a few raised red welts on my neck...those are nearly gone

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I took crestor 10mg for two weeks after 3 to 5 days I started cryingand literally sobbing at night for no reason and waking up nervous and paranoid and had suicidal thougha my body broke out in hives and I'm always itching ..my doctor thought it was in my head but I quit for 2 days now and I feel unbalanced..it's scary ..

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I was told to stop taking lipitor (generic) today and skipped my 2:30 pm 10 mg dose. The withdrawal was soon noticeable. It is now 11:30 pm and I just woke up due to the mild noise of my wife running the facet in the bathroom to brush her teeth. I got very angry. (I also got very angry when we got a 5 pm phone call a couple of days ago. I don't know, it may just have something to do with being startled), Hopefully everything will be ok soon. Let me know if you've had a similar experience please.

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Three months ago I had 3 stents placed in my arteries. Among other drugs, I was prescribed 80 mg Lipitor. The last month I've noticed an increase in water retention (mostly abdominal) and extreme drowsiness. I stopped the Lipitor last night. Don't know what to expect. Thoughts?

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Hy I've been put on lipitor and its now day 8. I want to stop because I'm starting to feel muscle cramps in the morning when waking up will it cause bad side affects it I stop

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