A member asked:

Have just started lipitor and today my left shoulder and upper arm are sore. feels like i got punched or ran into wall. i did nothing i remember.

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

It is highly: unlikely that you would have this sort of immediate reaction to the Lipitor. Continue the medication and wait a few weeks and see if it resolves. If not, then discuss it with your health care provider who prescribed the medication.

Answered 2/25/2018

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Stop lipitor: Since lipitor is not a drug which threatens health when withdrawn completely, consider stopping the drug for 2 weeks and see if the pain goes away. You may reintroduce it back after the pain has gone away and observe if the problem resumes. I do agree that it is unusual to have such an immediate reaction.

Answered 2/25/2018

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