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Based on the information available, there is no direct link established between Lipitor, a medication used to treat high cholesterol, and reduced yoga muscle flexibility. Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a type of statin that works by lowering the levels of cholesterol and fats in the blood [1].
The potential side effects of Lipitor, as listed by the FDA, include muscle pain, liver problems, and kidney problems, but reduced yoga muscle flexibility is not among them [1]. Furthermore, a comprehensive review of Lipitor's clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance data does not mention reduced yoga muscle flexibility as a reported side effect [2].
Moreover, yoga muscle flexibility is typically influenced by a variety of factors, including age, genetics, prior injuries, and regular yoga practice, rather than by medication use [3].
In conclusion, while Lipitor can have side effects, there is no established link between its use and reduced yoga muscle flexibility based on the available information [1, 2, 3].
Sources:
[1] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2019). Lipitor- atorvastatin calcium tablet, film coated. Retrieved from
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/202050s051,202052s045,202060s042lbl.pdf
[2] National Library of Medicine. (2019). Atorvastatin: Drug information. Retrieved from
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601262.html
[3] Harvard Health Publishing. (2019). Yoga: Fight stress and find serenity. Retrieved from
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/yoga-fight-stress-and-find-serenity