Reviewer: schnog, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Comment:
I am a 42 year old male, struggling with a family history of high cholesterol...and NOT wanting to take medication. started taking on Decmeber 1, 2007. On January 10th, 2008 my numbers dropped from near 300 to 160. I test again in June. Taking them at night is easier. Puting them in a pill organizor is easier. I am also looking at taking other vitamins and suplements at the same time. I am ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
I am a 42 year old male, struggling with a family history of high cholesterol...and NOT wanting to take medication. started taking on Decmeber 1, 2007. On January 10th, 2008 my numbers dropped from near 300 to 160. I test again in June. Taking them at night is easier. Puting them in a pill organizor is easier. I am also looking at taking other vitamins and suplements at the same time. I am looking for some information that would identify any couteracting benefits of taking vitamins/suplements with Simvastatin.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: CaptKidd, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Comment:
I am a 61 year old male. I started taking Simvastatin a week ago, per my Doctors orders. I have stopped taking it because of a side effect, extreme fatigue. A side effect NOT mentioned was, it increased my depression so bad that everyday, I was almost at the point of crying. I am already diagnosed with severe depression and I do not need anything that will increase it, so all BEWARE.

Comment:
I am a 61 year old male. I started taking Simvastatin a week ago, per my Doctors orders. I have stopped taking it because of a side effect, extreme fatigue. A side effect NOT mentioned was, it increased my depression so bad that everyday, I was almost at the point of crying. I am already diagnosed with severe depression and I do not need anything that will increase it, so all BEWARE.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: Nixie, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Comment:
Have been taking 40 MG for about a year. Stopped taking and Doc scolded me. I have trouble sleeping and very, very bad fatigue. Was told ethnicity has a lot to do with Cholesterol. I am basically Calabrese. Thinking about not taking for 2 months and getting blood checked again. Can't take this tired feeling all the time. I'll get back with the results.

Comment:
Have been taking 40 MG for about a year. Stopped taking and Doc scolded me. I have trouble sleeping and very, very bad fatigue. Was told ethnicity has a lot to do with Cholesterol. I am basically Calabrese. Thinking about not taking for 2 months and getting blood checked again. Can't take this tired feeling all the time. I'll get back with the results.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: markgustafson6, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Comment:
was put on med after 2nd test of high cholesterol, over 300. was told of the side effects and also came with information from VA pharmacy with all pertanent information. Was told to take at bedtime, 40 mg, and not to use grapefruit or grapefruit juice. some muscle soreness but nothing to really complain about. was told that if muscle aches became unbearable, stop meds for 2 wks and start again ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
was put on med after 2nd test of high cholesterol, over 300. was told of the side effects and also came with information from VA pharmacy with all pertanent information. Was told to take at bedtime, 40 mg, and not to use grapefruit or grapefruit juice. some muscle soreness but nothing to really complain about. was told that if muscle aches became unbearable, stop meds for 2 wks and start again and continue unless pain returned. next test in may to check effectivness.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: puggles, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Comment:
ever since i started this medicine two days later i am sick with the flu for 9 days now dirrarea bad and my nose i wish i could rip it off my face. i also itch about a hour after i take it i called my dr about the itch she said it was not a side effect. so i dont bother to call about the flu symptoms. the coughing is so bad my ribs hurt. i not sure if i should call her to let her know how bad ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
ever since i started this medicine two days later i am sick with the flu for 9 days now dirrarea bad and my nose i wish i could rip it off my face. i also itch about a hour after i take it i called my dr about the itch she said it was not a side effect. so i dont bother to call about the flu symptoms. the coughing is so bad my ribs hurt. i not sure if i should call her to let her know how bad i feel i have a appt in 2 weeks maybe i should wait to tell her then
Hide Full Comment