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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Causes Spasms In The Neck Upon Lying Down?

Hello Dr. Rynne: I have had neck pain for forty years, from a car accident. I was also taking , for many years, Lipitor, and was later put on Gemfibrosil-Fenofibrate. I suffered much leg and arm pain, and I looked up, and found that Lipotor and Gemfibrosil was a very bad combination. I told my dorctor and he took me off of Gemfibrosil. I was in the midst of going to a chiropractor, and I took myself off of Lipitor for 30 days. (with Dr. permission. ) The leg and arm pain stopped almost immediately. The neck, not. I have now developed a shaking or jumping in my neck. I notice it , it seems, when I lay down. Two days ago, my right arm began to do the same thing. I am not sure what my next stop might be. YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 30 Oct 2018
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Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to the use of Lipitor.

One of the common side effects of this medication is muscle spasms.

I suggest you stop this medication.

For the muscle spasms, you can use Baclofen.

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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What Causes Spasms In The Neck Upon Lying Down?

Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to the use of Lipitor. One of the common side effects of this medication is muscle spasms. I suggest you stop this medication. For the muscle spasms, you can use Baclofen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician