Taking crestor instead of lipitor (atorvastatin) for 2 mo., but now exper. severe body aches, is this a side effect? reading more and more about this drug causing problems! should i go back to lipitor (atorvastatin)?

Side-effects similar: But some people react differently to each statin was your switch for Lipitor (atorvastatin) 40 to Crestor 40, or 20mg. Or were you at the highest dose of Lipitor (atorvastatin) (80mg)? If so, only cestror 40 is more potent. Lipitor (atorvastatin) has gone generic and may have a price advantage. Discusss with your prescribing doctor. A CPK is warranted.

Statins cause aches: All statins may be associated with muscle aches; Crestor and Lipitor are no exception. Other statins like fluvastatin and pravastatin have the lowest risk of muscle aches, but all patients respond differently. You should not be switching statins on your own, but do report these symptoms to your doctor immediately, as they can lead to much more serious, lasting consequences. Don’t delay.