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starship33 Supporter
September 9th, 2009
I went to the hospital because i had knee and leg pain. i was told they cant find anything wrong with me, and i dont have a blood clot in my leg.

i looked on the lipitor website and read the side effects and a server side effect was muscle pain, pain in leg for no reason, need to lower dose or stop using it, can lead to liver failure.

now i dont feel comfortable with taking the meds any more.
if my doctor changes my medicine, what would be different. how do i know my body will act differently?
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replied December 31st, 2009
Get off any STATIN drug, take a Good Multivitamin with Folic Acid, Fish Oil (Omega 3) Eat antioxidant rich foods, such as Berries (Blue, Rasp, Black, Raisins, etc)
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starship33
replied December 31st, 2009
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i m currently taking an omega 3 fatty acid and it has keep my blood pressure normal for the past 3 months.
My mom is afraid to use it even though it's working for me, because her doctor scared her in staying on her medication.
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