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Reviewer: Harriet, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Switched from Lipitor after reading this drug reduces Diabetes risk up to 30% . Lipid levels need to be checked after two weeks.
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Reviewer: JD, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have only been taking this drug for 4 months. It has lowered my overall cholesterol to about 90 and my LDL and HDL are all in satisfactory range. I have had absolutely no side effects thus far.
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Reviewer: steve, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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High level joint pains after only two weeks of use, fluid retention, feeling vague, inability to sleep, dark urine, feeling very tired, muscle weakness, reduced libido.
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Reviewer: rodeogirl, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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After being on this drug for 3 years ive noticed the last 2 years i hurt all the time and its all muscle pain. Its effecting my spine now and I went to dr last nite and he thinks its this med. I will be calling my dr on monday escially after reading all these review. Think its time to come off.
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Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This drug gave me extreme,lower stomach pains, and cramps. I was unable to sleep at nights. I called my Dr. and was taken off for 2 weeks to see what becomes of this .
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