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Is muscle weakness a side effect of Lipitor?

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Muscle weakness is a common side effect of Lipitor, especially among those who take the 40 mg dose. Up to 3.8 percent of subjects in clinical trials of the drug experienced either muscle weakness or a general sense of weakness, according to eMedTV.
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