Lipitor is a commonly prescribed medication used to lower cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease. Joint pain is a known side effect of Lipitor use [2]. However, there is no definitive timeline for how long it takes for joint pain to subside after stopping the medication.

According to GoodRx, muscle pain and joint pain are common side effects of statins, including Lipitor [2]. The article suggests that muscle pain may begin a few weeks or months after starting the medication and may take several weeks to resolve after stopping the medication [2]. However, the article does not provide a specific timeline for joint pain.

Medical News Today reports that joint pain is a less common side effect of Lipitor, affecting less than 1% of people taking the medication [3]. The article notes that joint pain typically resolves after discontinuing the medication, but it does not provide a specific timeline for how long it takes for the pain to subside.

Drug Patent Watch provides information on the expiration date of Lipitor's patent [1]. However, it does not provide any information on the side effects or how long it takes for joint pain to subside after discontinuing the medication.

In conclusion, joint pain is a known side effect of Lipitor use, but there is no definitive timeline for how long it takes for the pain to subside after stopping the medication. While muscle pain may take several weeks to resolve, the timeline for joint pain is unclear [2][3].

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] https://www.goodrx.com/classes/statins/muscle-pain-statins-how-to-prevent-common-side-effect
[3] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drugs-lipitor-side-effects