I stopped and lost about 7 pounds. Then I started back on--- only 1 every day or two--- and I gained back 5. Also have a very stiff neck. But my main concern is the weight gain for no apparent reason. Also very bloated. Anyone else have this happen?
Atorvastatin - Anyone else gaining weight?
Question posted by whitegemlab on 27 Feb 2013
Last updated on 22 February 2023
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I have gain 25 lbs in the 3 months I have been on atorvastatin. I also have bloating and skin rash on inner arms. I was eating a lot but now I am trying everyday to exercise and eat a lot of Vegetables and Fruit.
Yes. Gained weight quickly and stopped taking the atorvastatin. Weight gain stopped.
Dr's said it is not the medication, so thinking it was my imagination, I started taking it again... 8 lbs and a few weeks later I stopped taking it a second time. Is there another statin that does not cause weight gain?
I was wondering the same. Your symptoms are just like mine. I was exercising. Losing weight. Then my doctor put me on Atorvastatin and my stomach area blew up like a balloon. I know it can cause gas but this is crazy. I'm gaining quite a bit of weight with it. I know it has to be the medication because nothing else has changed. My cholesterol isn't bad and I'm really thinking about stopping it.
I am going crazy trying to figure out why and how quickly I am gaining weight. It sounds like Atorvastatin is the reason. I am hardly eating but gaining weight daily.
I had gotten down to a really good weight and then the doctor prescribed Lipitor. I have been
gaining weight since. Seems like I am always hungry. My cholesterol numbers are good, but my weight is not. I am very frustrated. Doctor says to just eat sensibly, but that does not seem to help. I have gained about 15 lbs.
I have always been slim not one to gain weight ..since having TIA in April this yr 2018 and during put on apo-atorvastatin ive pit on probably 20 lbs..I don't normally weigh myself so not sure my weight before but guessing I wa's around 120- 125 now about 145 maybe more just guessing cause I have no scale and Dr does not check it . I feel.like I have a huge spare tire around my stomach and is very uncomfortable ..I hate it always feel bloated ..none of my clothes fit me and on disabil5so cant afforf new luckily i have leffings i can barely fit into still... and bending over is a real.chore . My Speacilist is not concerned as he said if I was 300 lbs than he would ..I think he should be more concerned cause although my cholesterol is good I take 80 mgs even nite and have heard that's too high but as I say hes not concerned ..I'm gonna a start juicing beets today and hoping no drug or blood pressure issues ..I take hbp med as well .
I don't eat a lot but since suregrey I've been trying to eat as healthy as I can afford and was eating a lot of green grapes have stopped them for a week now .
Anyhow hoping juicing will be safe and I CA lose some weight ..I can walk as I have another blockage now in my can and the pain is excruciating. .so gonna be having more surgery probably by end of Sept at latest ... anyone taking statins and hbp meds juice beets and if so any issues? Getting old sucKS Thank you
Wow, my symptoms exactly. I am always hungry. I was down to 135 lbs, which was perfect. Since being on Lipitor, I am up to 151 and my stomach has gotten huge. I hate it. My cholesterol is also good, but I feel huge. I also have trouble sleeping.
Exact same thing happened to me. My doctor says it is not the Lipitor, but I totally disagree. I don’t know what to do. He insists I stay on it.
I have been taking Atorvastatin once a day since June or July and I am also gaining weight, I have gain about 25lbs, I thought I was crazy at first, I don't eat much anymore, I get full fast, I can't walk good, my muscles ache, my feet always feel swollen and I hate how I look. I think I will go off of them and see what happens, I never had a problem before taking them, I think they are making me worse
The same here. I was at 145 lbs when I started Atorvastatin 3 months ago. I am now a whopping 167lbs! Cholesterol is down but I am bloated and can’t wear fitted shirts without my Belly popping out! I have been exercising daily and eating more vegetables and fruit.
Yes, I started atorvastatin 2 months ago and have gain 8 lbs. also, suffering with a stiff neck, having trouble sleeping.
I have had the same issue, but thought it was caused entirely from another medication that I was on. Now I have figured out that it could have been a combination of the two. I am going to stop taking the medication.
Yes, I'm having the same problems, I've been on a weight-loss journey for the about 6 weeks after having a minor stroke with calorie intake of 1200 calories per day and working out 4-5 days a week 30-45 minutes, loosing about 1 pound per week. Was just prescribed Atorvastatin 10mg two week ago and have not been able to loose another pound since. I'm finding that I'm gaining 1 -2 pounds each week. This is overly frustrating, I can't win.
Hello whitegemib. I reserached your inquiry and could not find a yes or a no. Hopefully, another poster of the site might have the answer. Regards pledge
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