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How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?
I have been taking 20mg of Lipitor for almost 2 years and have felt yucky since shortly after starting. My cardiologist allowed me to go off one week and I did not see a difference. He also cut back daily to three times a week. I ache all over - neck, back, hips, knees, elbows, and legs are weak. Recently had a normal CK test, but PCP said we might consider a trial off statins since I am below 200 now. Has anyone stopped taking statins and saw a significant decrease in muscle pain, and if so, how long did it take?
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Hi. I hope you are feeling better. Can you tell me what worked and how long it finally took?
@ctjoe7 it took a number of months and was gradual. Stopping all cholesterol lowering drugs and being patient have me back to normal. However, my numbers went up.
Thank you and good to hear.
Some days or part of days, I feel good. Other times, the body aches and leg tiredness are difficult.
It's been 2 and a half months off. Basically just living on tylenol and COQ10 and trying to excercise in some form each day.
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Thank you again.
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