Been on Lipitor for a year. Gave up red meat. Went from 247 total to 140. LDLs and HDLs were perfect. But triglycerides were still bad. So now I can't drink alcohol. Which really sucks. I have had no problems with muscle weakness or pain. (i'm only 49 though.... shhhhhh.... birthday's almost here) Ultimately I'd like to give up the statins. I've had fine cholesterol counts in the past and think I can get back there with weight loss. I'm about 15 lbs. over.