When my insurance, years ago, would not cover
Zocor any longer, I was started on
Lipitor..both of which I was taking 60mg a day. The
lipitor caused my severe muscle pains and aches and raised my CPK levels, to the point I would be in tears by the time I left work each day. Doctor was able to convince the insurance company to, once again, cover the Zocor. My lipids, triglycerides, and over-all cholesterol levels remained abnormal for years, even with proper diet, exercise, and statins.