Lipitor Muscle Pain

Atorvastatin Muscle Pain

Lipitor / Atorvastatin can cause muscle pain and fatigue

Atorvastatin - also known as Lipitor is a drug from the Statin family of medications. Statin drugs are used all over the world to treat high cholesterol levels.

Lipitor Muscle Pain
The vast majority of those who use lipitor have no real problems with side effects but lipitor muscle pain can trouble some users. Joint pain is also possible.

Other atorvastatin side effects include a swollen or painful tongue.

The most common side effects associated with atorvastatin therapy or lipitor treatment include:
  • lipitor sore joints and muscles,
  • mild transient gastrointestinal symptoms,
  • lipitor altered liver blood tests,
  • atorvastatin headache,
  • lipitor insomnia,
  • atorvastatin dizziness and
  • lipitor fatigue.

Published research indicates that serious side effects happen in only about one percent of those people who take lipitor or atorvastatin but in practice the true figure is likely to be higher than that.

If you think that you have developed a lipitor muscle reaction then please consult with your doctor. Do not stop taking your medication without seeking advice first.

Labels: , , ,