Bushleaguer,

I had some thigh pain (similar to the flu coming on) the first week to 10 days that I took Lipitor...I started with a 20 mg. dose. The pain went away and hasn't returned in the 6 years I've been taking atorvastatin. After 60 days of superb lipid numers (previously were wretched) I started breaking the tabs to 10 mg. and was happy to get the SAME numbers.
So I'd say wait it out a bit and see if you don't get the same pattern. At 30 days have your Lipid panel done, along with Liver enzyme profile, CPK (creatine phosphokinase to measure for muscle damage.)

Don't look inwardly too hard to find symptoms. Human nature being what it is, you'll FIND them!

bushleaguer,

Let me add my congratulations to you AND Lipitor... will I be seeing you on a Pfizer conmmercial soon? :jester:

Be VERY wary adding the niacin to the atorvastatin. Both are hard on the liver so keep a close watch on ALT and AST.
I, too, take both because my HDL is on the low side and to date I have not gotten into any trouble but my maximum daily dosage of niacin is always under 500 mg. in divided doses. I think the quick acting stuff is safer than any extended or long term release products.

Another SUPERB aid to getting the HDL's up is a couple daily drinks. Add some booze if you are a teetotaller!