[Harmless Teddy Bear]

If you are over 40 get an endocrine workup. If your endocrine system is out of balance you often have cholesterol problems.

[beelzepug]

Thank you both for your suggestions. The main side effect of atorvastatin (generic Lipitor) for me has been weakness and loss of muscle tone, and fatigue, which may just be related to the muscle weakness. I always prefer the treatment with the least amount of drugs if it will work for me.