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Has anyone had weight gain & unable to lose it, plus bloating, constipation while taking Lipitor? I have gained 12 pounds since beginning it & it shows no signs of letting up. I just have to believe that it is one of the meds that is causing it, because I have always been able to lose weight before..
my diet hasn't changed & I exercise three times a week too...
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Excess body weight is implicated as a risk factor for many different disorders, including heart disease, diabetes, several cancers (such as breast cancer in postmenopausal women, and cancers of the uterus, colon, and kidney), prostate enlargement (BPH), female infertility, uterine fibroids, and gallstones, as well as several disorders of pregnancy, including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and gestational hypertension. The location of excess body fat may affect the amount of health risk associated with overweight. Increased abdominal fat, which can be estimated by waist size, may be especially hazardous to long-term health.
The amino acid L-Carnitine may be helpful for weight loss because of its role in fat metabolism. Studies have shown that Conjugated Linoleic Acid reduces the percentage of body fat in exercising people although other studies have shown no effects. Cayenne increases blood circulation and promotes secretion. Supplementation with Calcium aids weight loss in overweight people consuming a low-calorie diet in 3 to 6 months. Green Tea Extract may support a weight-loss program by increasing energy expenditure or by inhibiting the digestion of fat in the intestine. A Complete Multivitamin Mix provides basic support to the body with most essential nutrients even when you are on a very low calorie diet. L-Glutamine promotes the synthesis of glutathione, an important antioxidant in the body which protects the body during the weight loss process.

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I too have experienced weight gain while on Lipitor. I've only been taking 20 mg for 3 weeks but, suddenly, couldn't fit into my clothes. I am very slim and exercise regularly. I did a search and see several blogs on this side effect.
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Stop taking lipitor and start taking a good fish oil capsule instead and add some fiber to your diet. Lipitor is poison.
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Read the list of side effects and see if weight gain is on there.

Statin drugs lower cholesterol BUT that lowers our hormone production. Cholesterol is critical for hormone production. Seriously. This is a very bad side effect because we're as healthy as our hormonal system. They are the foreman to our enzymes, vitamins and minerals telling them where to go and what to do in the body.

What is on the spec sheet you got with your prescriptions? What specifically does it say for possible side effects?
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