Why is it that doctors routinely dismiss your claims that the medicine is causing side affects..?

Trust you body. I had the same problem with Lipitor. The dosage was too high. It took a long time for the doctor to acknowledge it might be a side effect and I should discontinue use. The muscle pain went away within a few days. Now I do a lot of research before deciding to take a medication and decide if it is worth it. For example, if your total cholestrol is high, but your ratio is under 5 you are at a low risk for heart trouble. If you have high HDL, it is protective. We don't have to take the doctors word anymore, we have so many resources to do our own research and make informed decisions about our health. Good luck.