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Can lipitor (atorvastatin) damage your joints? bad joint pain in elbow and did nothing to elbow while taking lipitor (atorvastatin).

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Side effects: Damage no. But cause pain yes. If you hurt you may need to lower the dose or stop the medications.

Answered 6/23/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Myalgias and pains: Discomfort is common, damage not likely. Get routine checks and liver function tests. If bad pains, try changing to a different class of lipid lowering agent.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/23/2014

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A member asked:

Can lipitor (atorvastatin) damage your joints? bad joint pain in elbow and did nothing to elbow while taking lipitor (atorvastatin).

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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