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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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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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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.
Answered 6/23/2014
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