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Do Lipitor Side Effects Increase Pain In The Muscles And Joints?
My doctor is recommending I take Lipitor for elevated cholesterol. My cholesterol is 120. I have concerns for the side effects of the drug. I have diabetes as well as fibromyalogia. Won t the side effects of Lipitor increase my muscle and joint pain as well as the risk of kidney failure since I already have these concerns/issues?
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Hi,
Pain in the muscles and joints are common side effects of Lipitor.
Usually, these side effects are related to the long use of Lipitor.
I suggest you o stop the medications and consider taking an alternative medication.
Meanwhile, you can use anti-inflammatory medications to relieve the pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
Pain in the muscles and joints are common side effects of Lipitor.
Usually, these side effects are related to the long use of Lipitor.
I suggest you o stop the medications and consider taking an alternative medication.
Meanwhile, you can use anti-inflammatory medications to relieve the pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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