I have borderline high cholesterol (200). This use to be normal until they where revised by the drug companies
I took Lipitor for a few months and I hated it after about one month of use. I understand that it may have differing effects on individuals. One real concern is Rhabdomyolysis which I believe I encountered. The same advantages Lipitor has in reducing cholesterol synthesis is also interfering with muscle cell synthesis, resulting in profound weakness and lethargy. I was fairly active at the time, running 3-4 miles and working out, but after going on this, the mere thought of exercising was tiring. Also had some mood changes which I found out were not limited to just me. Hopefully my experience is isolated but I would rather diet, drink red wine, and have a slightly elevated cholesterol.