User Reviews for Simvastatin

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.

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.

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

Not much to write as I have just started one (1) 40 mg tablet at bedtime. I'm hopefull that treatment program will provide benefit without side effects. I'm 56 years old with a very active lifestyle involving cycling 5-6 days for and average of 2.5 to 4.5 houra a day. My primary care physician started me on simvastatin due to my LDL's tracking higher the last 3 years. from 128 to 134 to 145. HDL's ranged 64 to 70 back down to 58 the last fasting blood check. I can't yet rank the effectiveness of the drug because I just started taking it. Will find out in June. Read More Read Less

after a 5 day heart attack I was prescribed simvastatin and have had no side effects and been very satisfied with results.

after 1st heart attack,was given lipitor..felt lousy all the time..stopped taking it..had 2nd heart attack & refused script for lipitor again..was given simvastatin & have taken it for almost 1 year with absolutely no side effects..feel good & cholesterol is lower each checkup..lipitor made me feel like i was constantly coming down with flu...simvastatin has done nothing but help me...highly recommend it!

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I have stopped taking SIMVASTATIN, cause it has so many side affects,& it was not working for me.. i got bloating, uti, & some other one's..

Was given this drug to lower CRP (cardiac Reactive protein) level and slightly elevated cholesterol. Immediately began having soreness in muscles and difficulty sleeping at night. When I stopped taken meds and called dr - he put me on another statin. After reading reviews on that one - decided to diet and exercise my way back. Also had hair loss, went to dermatologist who made the connection. Am being treated for that - another pill!! But no side effects and hair is coming back. Hate getting older!! Read More Read Less

I have been taking this med for almost a year and until I read these reviews did not know it could cause so many problems.I have a lot of side effects mentioned i.e. severe constipation,bloating,gastritus,constant minor aches and pains in muscles,not able to sleep comfortably and other problems.My Dr.reduced my script from 40 mg to 20 and I still have the same problems.I'am going to ask her to take me off it at my next appointment even though it has reduced my cholesterol problems.

I'm surprised of all the people with side effects. I've been experiencing joint & muscle pain with difficulty walking & noticed puffiness in my face. I had to go off of it but it took 2 months to get so bad.

I am 21 days into a 30 day script. After reading many of the reviews posted here I am beginning to become concerned with my own possible side effects. I have been complaining to my boyfriend about marks on my body which appeared to be "body acne". They look similar to a spider bite and itched the same as well. The marks on the inside of my thigh (where they rub when I walk) have large red rings of irritation about an inch in diameter. I have also noticed a lack of energy and feel constantly tired. Lastly, I feel as if I have been fighting a UTI for the past week; scared to drink cranberry juice. My follow up testing is not until April, I hope I can hold out long enough to see the effects it has on my rather high cholesterol. I know my comments are similar to those before me however no one has mentioned the red marks on the body. Read More Read Less

My doctor put me on 80mg. Such extreme leg pain, cramping. No sleeping at night. Tested me for other problems, but when it came down to it, I stopped taking the med and started to improve. Now will I ever get full mobility & strength of my leg muscles back??? Very angry with the docs

It has lowered my cholesterol but I have edema and pain in my feet now its itchy

My Chloresterol is down, so says my Dr. But I have problems with SWOLLEN LEGS, PAINFUL URINATION, and MUCH CONSTIPATION since I started using this medicine.

I Found that taking this for two weeks i was experiencing alot of the same symptoms as everyone else muscle cramps disclored urine i was not aware that this was due to the simvastin but i did get very rapid heart beats while taking and i stopped after two weeks i do not know if the combination of lisinopril and simvastin was cause the rapid heart beats but i do feel better since i decided to discontinue them both. I did go for blood work today and hope to see my doctor soon. Your comments have been very helpfful. Read More Read Less

Just started drug. Extreme pain in my knees. I also believe I am developing a UTI...

Has done exactly what it's suppose to do; keep my cholesterol well under 200, without draining my pocketbook.

I've been taking this drug for about 10 days and have noticed tingling in my arms and hands through out the day. No trouble sleeping, but I did vomit this morning.

I have taken this med for 5 wks. It has lowered my cholestrol significantly, 154. Strangly enough it increased my Triglycerides by about 70 points. I have, however, experienced weakness and pain in my right hand from my sholder to my elbow. I have also experienced muscle sorness in my back and also had direa. I had no such experience with Crestor. However, the insurance company does not want to pay for Crestor because it is more expensive than Simvas. My dr says she can make a case now that I have tried the cheaper drug and had adverse reactions to successfully swich me to Crestor. Hope this helps. Read More Read Less