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Does Atorvastatin Cause Stiffness And Pain In Joints?

Am taking atorvastatin 20 mg Have stiffness, joint pain. Had it before when taking same. After stopping the pain stopped. Have started again has been 2 months. Is it Imagination? I know my body and I really think it is the medication. Have heard the same from others. Thank you
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Hi,

Welcome to Health Care Magic,

I am Dr.Naveed Ullah khan,

I have read your question in detail and will try to help you in the best way possible.

Atrovastatin does cause muscle pain which is a common side effeft usually on the thighs and the lower limbs and u might be taking that as joint pain. As u said the pain goes away after discontinueing the meds. I think u should definitly talk to your doctor about this as it most probebly is because of the medication then.
Also do your liver function tests as it can raise the liver enzymes too and that would be an indication to stop the medications.


I hope this answered all your queries, if you have more queries,I will be happy to answer.

Wish you the best of health.

Regards.

Dr.Naveed Ullah Khan.
MBBS
USMLE step 1, 2 & 3.
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Does Atorvastatin Cause Stiffness And Pain In Joints?

Hi, Welcome to Health Care Magic, I am Dr.Naveed Ullah khan, I have read your question in detail and will try to help you in the best way possible. Atrovastatin does cause muscle pain which is a common side effeft usually on the thighs and the lower limbs and u might be taking that as joint pain. As u said the pain goes away after discontinueing the meds. I think u should definitly talk to your doctor about this as it most probebly is because of the medication then. Also do your liver function tests as it can raise the liver enzymes too and that would be an indication to stop the medications. I hope this answered all your queries, if you have more queries,I will be happy to answer. Wish you the best of health. Regards. Dr.Naveed Ullah Khan. MBBS USMLE step 1, 2 & 3.