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Atorvastatin is a member of the drug class known as statins, used for lowering cholesterol and thereby reducing cardiovascular disease. Atorvastatin inhibits a rate-determining enzyme located in hepatic tissue used in cholesterol synthesis, which lowers the amount of cholesterol produced. This also has the effect of lo... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| High Cholesterol | 103 |
72% |
| Coronary Heart Disease | 83 |
94% |
| Heart Attack | 14 |
93% |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 16 |
100% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 16 |
81% |
Overall, 85% (355
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I was not aware this was for depression. He gets most depressed in the evening on weekends. he takes libitor just a night. Cant say I see any change. He has gained a lot of weight which doesnt help either as he sees himself too fat to love.
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my knees and legs are in pain. i feel so tried that i can't even talk
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my numbers are getting better!
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Lipitor worked fine for me but my doctor recently took me off of it.
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lower my goodbad clo
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Yes I take 20mg each day
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None
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Used for my cholesterol seems fine but causes me muscle mass loss big itme, and I lose weight like no other on this.
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No side effects
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Seems the only thing under control these days is my cholesterol!
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Lipitor is Known to cause Muscle Pain/Weakness...I Suggest that you Call your Pharmacist to discuss all ur meds...then make an appointment to see your... [More] -
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When I was working in the hospital, our Pharmacy used to put Lipitor scheduled for morning meds if it wasn't specifically written for bedtime. I us... [More] -
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My Doctor told me to take lipitor at bedtime because you don't eat anything and it can do its job better. [More] -
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Anybody have any history with 80mg of lipitor? Side effects if any. thanks [More] -
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Has anyone had a bad experience with Lipitor or other Statin drugs? I know it supresses the body's production of CoQ10, which muscles NEED (even the... [More]
