Had to quit taking lipitor - High Cholesterol Message Board

Lady50 · 08-19-2004, 09:06 PM

First of all, I have hypothyroidism with high cholesterol. I was taking lipitor 10mg. a day. I developed terrific pain all over my legs and feet. It was hard for me to even walk. I got in to see the doc, actually the FNP. Told her that I was in terrible pain. She told me to stop taking the lipitor for a month.

I have been off of it for a few days and already I feel better. There is no pain in my legs. I do have some pain in my upper back though.

So I guess I will not be taking any kind of cholesterol lowering drug. I tell you I was in agony.

Not everyone will have that problem. I read somewhere that people that are hypo must be watched closely by their doctor.

Betty

cloverberry · 08-20-2004, 06:34 AM

I tried taking two different kinds of high cholesterol medicine and I got a terrible back ache from each. I guess it's not the back, it's your kidneys that are hurting because these statin drugs put your kidneys under stress. I'm not going to take another drug. If I have to go from high cholesterol, I'd rather go early than suffer for the rest of my life with that pain.

Lady50 · 08-20-2004, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cloverberry

I tried taking two different kinds of high cholesterol medicine and I got a terrible back ache from each. I guess it's not the back, it's your kidneys that are hurting because these statin drugs put your kidneys under stress. I'm not going to take another drug. If I have to go from high cholesterol, I'd rather go early than suffer for the rest of my life with that pain.

Yeah I was very surprised what that stuff can do to you. I actually believe that I can even think clearer now.

My pain now is in my shoulders. If it is in your lower back that means the pain is coming from your kidneys correct?

I think I am going to get me some of those omega capsules or whatever they are called.

Thanks for replying

Subs30 · 08-20-2004, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady50

Yeah I was very surprised what that stuff can do to you. I actually believe that I can even think clearer now.

My pain now is in my shoulders. If it is in your lower back that means the pain is coming from your kidneys correct?

I think I am going to get me some of those omega capsules or whatever they are called.

Thanks for replying

Yep just had the same problem with Lipitor---was not sure---so stuck with it for about 3 1/2 months---stopped it last Sat---feel better--but shoulder area still sore---but seems to be getting better each day---I'll have to lower the numbers with diet and exercise---did that once before---so back to it I go!

Lady50 · 08-21-2004, 11:30 AM

My shoulders are still hurting. Just have to keep taking my pain pills that my FNP gave me. I hope this doesn't last too much longer.

It feels like weakness and pain. I wish I would have studied about taking statins with hypothyroidism before. Did some studying on it and the two do not mix.