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Are Lack Of Energy And Weight Gain Are Side Effects Of Lipitor?

Hello! I have recently been diagnosed with high cholesterol and began taking Lipitor. My most recent blood test the numbers were not what my doctor wanted to see so he doubled the prescription. I have been very tired and had no energy and gaining some weight this past 6 weeks. Is this a side effect? Thank you
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.
Lipitor is a statin and in high doses can cause myopathy ,i can give you more confident answer if u can tell its dose
u can use COQ to get relieved of side effects
Hope this guides you. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can please close the discussion . Thank you.
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Are Lack Of Energy And Weight Gain Are Side Effects Of Lipitor?

I had gone through your query and understood your concerns. Lipitor is a statin and in high doses can cause myopathy ,i can give you more confident answer if u can tell its dose u can use COQ to get relieved of side effects Hope this guides you. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you do not have any clarifications, you can please close the discussion . Thank you. Wishing you good health