I have been on Lipitor for about two years. The first year 40mg, then my doctor raised it to 80mg . I had a few problems on the 40mg, but when I went on the 80mg, I thought I had a terminal disease. Everything hurt on me down to the bone. They did blood test and said I had a reaccurance of mono, But I think it was the lipitor because I went off the lipitor for about 4 to 6 months And went back on it and I'm in the same shape I was when they said I had mono. I have stopped taking it and refuse to go back on it. My question is does anyone know if you fully recover from the side effects of lipitor I don't know if i ever will. Please let me know if there is hope in my future!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!