Question 1

how long does it take if you stop lipitor (atorvastatin) and niacin for the muscle joint bone pains to go away?

Accepted Answer

It varies: The symptoms often begin to resolve within a couple of days of stopping the medication, but sometimes continue to linger and gradually diminish over the course of several weeks. It is even possible that the muscle pains may not fully disappear for a few months.

Question 2

does lipitor (atorvastatin) cause joint and muscle discomfort?

Accepted Answer

It can: It can.  If muscle pain develops, stop Lipitor (atorvastatin) and see doctor.

Question 3

can i take niacin with lipitor??

Accepted Answer

Yes: There will be some additive effect on your cholesterol and lipid profile with this combination.  They do not cross react or interfere with each other.  i assume these have been suggested as you have a high lipid profile by laboratory testing.

Question 4

i take lipitor (atorvastatin) and papers say don't take any niacin with it. my vitamin contains niacin. is it ok to take my vitamin while taking 60 mgs of lipitor (atorvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin: If you are taking a multivite with commensurate low dose of niacin, it shouldn't be a problem. The doses of niacin we use to lower high lipids are much higher and these area what the warning is about.

Question 5

i take vitamin d, lipitor (atorvastatin) medicine for gout and niacin nightly before bedtime. i am having sleep problems andi get up in the middle of the night. is there any problemwith me?

Accepted Answer

Problem?: You have a few health issues, and though getting up once or even twice may be normal for an older individual, it may not be for a young man or female.  Get a check up, or discuss this issue with your physician to make sure this is not a prostates issue, and infection.

Question 6

only experiencing soreness, like muscle/tendon sorensss vs joint starting at the top of my left hip. when i do a side bend to stretch, feels like an overworked muscle/tendon.  started atorvastatin 20 mg about a month ago, any correlation?  5 days now

Accepted Answer

May be not: As the soreness and fatigue is in one area only, not generalized, as it would be a side effect of statins, however, you may want to hold / reduce the dose till better, see your doctor if no improvement, wish you wellness

Question 7

can it be possible for your muscle to slip over your bone/joint?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Muscle and tendon may move within a fracture site or within a joint during an injury.

Question 8

is having joint dislocation a muscle, bone, or joint disorder?

Accepted Answer

Joint dislocation: A joint dislocation involves the joint, capsule, and possible boney fracture or avulsion. Depending upon displacement, nerve, muscle, and tendons may be involved as well. Check with your orthopedic surgeon.

Question 9

doing pelvic floor exercises causes pain in si joint, i know muscle is attached to tail bone could the pulling of muscle cause si joint dysfuncation ?

Accepted Answer

SI Joint Disfunction: This is a common cause of low back pain.  I treat several cases of it a day.  Most of the time its from a strained ligament due to an accident or overuse injury.  Different positions increase the pain.  There are a lot of muscle attachments from the low back, hip and pelvis that can aggravate SI pain.  Best results are achieved with a small injection of anesthetic and steroid into the ligaments.

Question 10

what happens when you injure an injured muscle/joint/bone before it heals?

Accepted Answer

Adds damage.: Any injury will last longer and more damage will occur if repeat injury occurs. How much and how long depends on the kind of injury (and re-injury) and its severity.

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Stop lipitor niacin muscle joint bone pains

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How long does it take if you stop lipitor (atorvastatin) and niacin for the muscle joint bone pains to go away?

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Does lipitor (atorvastatin) cause joint and muscle discomfort?

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Can i take niacin with lipitor??

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I take lipitor (atorvastatin) and papers say don't take any niacin with it. my vitamin contains niacin. is it ok to take my vitamin while taking 60 mgs of lipitor (atorvastatin)?

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I take vitamin d, lipitor (atorvastatin) medicine for gout and niacin nightly before bedtime. i am having sleep problems andi get up in the middle of the night. is there any problemwith me?

A member asked:

Only experiencing soreness, like muscle/tendon sorensss vs joint starting at the top of my left hip. when i do a side bend to stretch, feels like an overworked muscle/tendon. started atorvastatin 20 mg about a month ago, any correlation? 5 days now

A member asked:

Can it be possible for your muscle to slip over your bone/joint?

A member asked:

Is having joint dislocation a muscle, bone, or joint disorder?

A member asked:

Doing pelvic floor exercises causes pain in si joint, i know muscle is attached to tail bone could the pulling of muscle cause si joint dysfuncation ?

A member asked:

What happens when you injure an injured muscle/joint/bone before it heals?

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