Re: Stopping Lipitor, muscle aches

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Re: Stopping Lipitor, muscle aches

Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD

13 Dec 2004 02:27

> I am stopping taking Lipitor (20 mg/day) for now to see if it is causing
> the muscle aches in my thighs. How long do I have to wait before I do a
> blood test to check my cholesterol levels without the lipitor?

Typically 6-8 weeks.

> My doctor says I might not need it anyway. Last test with Lipitor total
> cholesterol was 119. Last test without lipitor (2 yrs ago) total chol was
> 200. On low fat diet it was 170. I intend to remain on a low (not none) fat
> diet no matter what.

Good for you.

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Bob K.

13 Dec 2004 01:41

I am stopping taking Lipitor (20 mg/day) for now to see if it is causing
the muscle aches in my thighs. How long do I have to wait before I do a
blood test to check my cholesterol levels without the lipitor?

My doctor says I might not need it anyway. Last test with Lipitor total
cholesterol was 119. Last test without lipitor (2 yrs ago) total chol was
200. On low fat diet it was 170. I intend to remain on a low (not none) fat
diet no matter what.

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