Latest reviews about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

pinkbrigade says "what are you waiting on? Lipitor works!" about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

pinkbrigade — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:34:49 GMT

Lipitor...me? For over twenty years I dealt with the dreaded blood work from my annual exam. I always knew that my cholesterol would be high- it runs in the family. So I just told myself, eat well for a couple of days before the appointment and it won't be as bad as it could be. Then when the doctor asks, tell him that I will work on my diet. So for those twenty years I continued on this pattern, often changing doctors every few years, probably because I knew deep down that they couldn't "catch up" with the cholesterol problem that way. Well, needless to say nothing worked- it was better some years than others, but still way to high. Then I hit 50. Ouch. And I realized how many decades I had spent fooling myself. So when I went to that dreaded blood-work review appointment I held my head high and stated "I have tried all the special diets for years and nothing has worked. I think it's time to try something else". Wow- was that really me speaking? ...

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joyjohn says "Atorvastatin, Generic Lipitor - best cholesterol lowering drug." about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

joyjohn — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:39:43 GMT

I have been using atorvastatin, generic lipitor for treating cholesterol. Only thing is that we need to be careful on the medications that should not be taken along with lipitor which will increse the side effects. You can find the details of geneic lipitor at list of drugs at www.internationaldrugmart.com

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mockx3 says "The best test results ever" about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

mockx3 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:34:57 GMT

I have familial hypercholesteremia (high cholesterol I can't control with diet), and before starting lipitor my lab results were through-the-roof horrible!

I am so happy with my results after being on Lipitor. Not only my cholesterol, but also other liver tests have all gone into the normal range.

I have had no side-effects from Lipitor, though I have heard that muscle cramping can be an issue.

I am so pleased with Lipitor!

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fransica says "lipitor the medicine to cause you pain" about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

fransica — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:27:18 GMT

The medicine Lipitor does have a great advantage because it works. My complaint is that after two to three weeks after taking this I was in severe pain. I hurt from my neck down to my feet to the point that getting out of bed was to difficult. Before realizing it was the medicine causing the problems I even went to the chropractorfor my back being out. He said alot of people come to him because of this medicine. My cousin who is also my pharmacist came to see me and seen the pain I was in told me to stop taking as soon as possible that several of her customers had the same symptoms just not as severe. My grandmother when taking this had leg cramps so bad that walking was to difficult. If the side effect is causing you pain then do not take but if you are experiencing no pain then keep taking it because it does work for others everybody is different. I learned to read all side effect warnings.

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bobbi43 says "lipitor-serious reaction" about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

bobbi43 — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:18:36 GMT

Lipitor 20m, cholesterol lowing statin drug. I took Lipitor for about 5 years. It did lower my cholesterol levels to under 200 and trigliserides by about have, I started getting cramps in my legs during the 4th year. My blood tests all came back fine and the doctor attributed the cramps to syatica. I awoke one morning in the 5th year and could hardly move. I could not bend over without being in severe pain, Lifting my arms became a problem. I was progressivly getting worse day by day. My daughter, a nurse, told me tostop the lipitor. I took her advise and slowly found myself felling normal again. I have not taken this drug in over a year and feeling no more reactions to it. I now take an over the counter supplement. (red yeast rice.)

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Rachel2697 says "This medicine changed my life for the better" about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

Rachel2697 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:15:42 GMT

My family has a history of high cholesterol. Mine was clocking in 316. My doctor was pretty unhappy with that! So, he prescribed Lipitor for me about three years ago. The results? My cholesterol numbers using Lipitor dramatically dropped from 316 to 189 and have remained there ever since! I can still eat cheese, but I do have to watch the quantity. If it weren't for Lipitor, I'm sure I was heading for a heart attack or stroke (both conditions also run in my family). Lipitor, in addition to bringing down bad cholesterol has the added benefits of helping to prevent heart attack! So, if you receive bad numbers when you have your bloodwork done, make sure to ask your doctor if Lipitor would work for you. It has the highest recommendation of all the cholesterol medicines out there and I can certainly understand why that is!

I can't say enough good things about this medication. Way to go, Lipitor!

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simonb8 says "why does it cost so much and is there a good substitute?" about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

simonb8 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:59:08 GMT

Once you are in the doughnut whole, taking 80 mg Lipitor, who can afford the co-pay. Ouch!!

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paulmendenhall says "it is effective" about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

paulmendenhall — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:50:11 GMT

I have been on this medicine with no side effects for years. I tried switching to the generic brand and had terrible muscle cramps. I came back to lipitor

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beautty says "i find this to be far too expensive" about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

beautty — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:48:44 GMT

this drug has been prescribed for me to lower my cholosterol. I take 1 pill a day and i costs about $80.00 per month. There is no generic brand for this drug which i t6hink is crazy. They hav generics for pretty much everything so why not this. I think the government has to loosen up oj these drug companies soe what. I can but this from canadian druggists but i am afraid it would not be th same qualuty that i m taking now

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Viper9 says "Have to eat right and take your medicine." about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

Viper9 — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:20:02 GMT

Lipitor 40 mg medication is the one that the Doctors have prescribed for me to lower my cholesterol to acceptable levels. This medication also helps me in my fight with Diabetes control as my last rate was 6.1, seems the older I get the more these numbers seem to increase. My waist has suddenly started to increase as well, so I am out walking around a lot more, increased my walking around at work even though it is an all concrete work room floor full of operational equipment. Lipitor was prescribed to me over 10 years ago from Zorcor, Lipitor is doing a very good job of keeping my cholesterol levels below 190. The last cholesterol check in February 09 I was at 145 taking this medicine but once a day. The last 3 months I have cut the pill in half and have been taking it in smaller doses as it has worked for me so well. With the walking and losing some 20 pounds since the first of the year, I should be well on my way in taking less as there is less of me that needs this medication. Just my...

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ladyhighhat says "After taking Lipitor my cholesterol dropped from 202 to 132." about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

ladyhighhat — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:10:58 GMT

I was put on Lipitor after it was found that I had an 85% blockage in an artery in my heart. My cholesterol was 202. After taking Lipitor for six months it has dropped to 132. This is acceptable according to my doctor. I was so glad that it was something good for a change. I want to have more time to spend with my family. I am diabetic and it is real important that I watch my cholesterol. Lipitor helps me have one less thing to worry about. I would suggest that you talk to your doctor to see if it is something that you might benefit from.

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mustangcarol says "Hated Lipitor because of muscle side effects." about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

mustangcarol — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:06:28 GMT

I took Lipitor 10mg for elevated cholesterol (so did my husband). After being on the drug for almost two years and having severe muscle aches and leg cramps we both decided to discontinue using this drug. We watched our fat intake and our cholesterol levels did come down to almost normal levels. What we both noticed almost immediately was that the muscle stuffness and the cramps stopped. During the night the calf "charlie horse" stopped and the severe aches subsided. I will never go on this medication again. I have tried the Simvistatin 10mg with minimal side effects and also with good results for my cholesterol. I have also added 1,000mg of fish oil per day to my diet and supplement in-take and this has also helped with the cholesterol levels with no bad side effects. My cholesterol increased level is due to heredity and not my overall diet...........and I will never take Lipitor again!

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Fujimo says "Lipitor is a dangerous drug" about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

Fujimo — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:11:58 GMT

I took lipitor for several years. As a person who suffers from exceedingly high cholesterol (350's) I thought my only option was a statin drug, as diet and exercise did not make a dent in my levels. I had several side effects from this drug, including wieght gain and muscle pain. Fineally I found a doctor who worked with me to lower my level naturally.Every day I take several vitamins and supplements and my cholesterol levels are a lot better. These include red yeast rice, niacin (flush free) and CoQ10.

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finsnskins says "Lipitor lowered my overall cholesterol and improved the bad." about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

finsnskins — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:04:56 GMT

I started taking Lipitor a couple of years ago after a CBC showed that my overall cholesterol was pretty high, and my bad cholesterol, I forget which it is, LDL or HDL was especially high. Also, although not specifically made for it, my triglicerides were through the roof due to my poor eating habits, which consisted mostly of sweets. I have Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome and Fibromyalgia and it has progressed over the past 33 years to where I can seldom get out of bed, cook for myself, or do any exercises. Except for occasionally being able to get out of the house to go out to dinner, I mostly eat t.v. dinners, cookies, puddings, and, unfortunately a lot of candy. So I started on Lipitor and by my first blood check up, I was in the normal range for cholesterol overall and had elevated my bad cholesterol, but the biggest surprise to me was that my triglicerides were actually within normal range, despite not changing my terrible diet. I had no side effects, so I considered...

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amahlyn says "easy to take, no side effects, works well" about Lipitor Atorvastatin Calcium

amahlyn — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:22:34 GMT

lipitor is a proven medication for treating high chlolesterol. I have tried other meds. none have worked as well and all had side effects. Insurance companies should not require physicians to go through hoops to keep a patient on a medication theat is side effect free and working for said patient....