User Reviews for simvastatin oral

I have had no ill effects from takeing the medication. Have noticed lower B/P of about 25 points systolic, and 12 points dyostolic. Cholesterol at the start was 199. Next check won't be until the end of March.

swelling of both feet and lower legs

started taking med a week ago for borderline high cholesterol. went to doctor because i hadn't urinated in 3 days(constipated as well). now on meds(antibiotictics) for prostatitis. anyone else having problems urinating. just stopped taking simvas. waiting for improvement

I have only been on this for 2 weeks so don't know if it is effective. Wal-Mart Pharmacy did not tell me to take at bedtime. I was suffering from severe muscle cramps and knots in my calf area and soreness of knee joints that started working toward my hips. I went off this med and symptoms have subsided. Talked with my coworkers and they said that I was taking it wrong and to try taking it at bedtime with crackers or a piece of fruit or cheese. Well - so far I'm on day 4 and the side effects have not come back. Why doesn't the Pharmacy's put "TAKE AT BEDTIME with FOOD" ON THE LABEL! Stupid, Stupid, Stupid!Read More Read Less

I have been on Simvastatin Oral for six months. Have not seen any improment in my cholesterol yet. But have had the elments describe here in the reviews. Have had many of them numbness of hands when wakeing, soreness in joints,feeling of weakness. I had no idea it was related to the drug though. Now I know its not me going crazy. This form has enlighted me a lot. Thanks to all of you for your reviews

I have Hep C from a bad blood transfusion back in 1984 and autoimmune Hep. Was put on prednisone for the auto. Can't take Hep C drugs. Predisone caused diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis. Have had hip replacement surgery and two arthroscopic surgeries. I've been on Simvastatin for about 9 months and I noticed that my arthritis and muscle pain is progressively getting worse. I take Trazadone at night to help me sleep. I also get muscle cramping, especially in my calves. After reading many of the other reviews on this site, I'm now wondering if the Simvastatin is playing a part in the exacerbation of my overall pain. However, I've had excellent results on blood tests for cholesterol and it (along with other high blood pressure meds) has lowered my blood pressure immensely. Plan to talk to my dr. at my next appt. next week. Read More Read Less

I was just put on this med. at 10 mg at bedtime, 1/2 pill. I have been experiencing severe muscle soreness in right arm from shoulder down to wrist. Throbs especially when I wash hair or raise arms. I am 36 with type 2 diabetes. My cholesterol is that of a normal person without diabetes and my dr. prescribed this to help keep my chols down. I am awaiting dr call about this painful symptom.

Don't know if it works; no retest yet. BUT, I have been having migraine headaches since beginning treatment. Anyone else?

My legs was hurting so I started taking the medicine at bedtime and I slept right through the pain.

I started taking this last July. My arthritis is much worse and I can't sleep thru the night. I didn't connect it to this drug until I started reading the reviews. Glad this service is here. I am going to see my dr about changing scripts.

Gave me diarrhea.

ive been on this drug for about 3 weeks ive been seeing an increase in my urine output

I am having joint pain,arthritis type pain,especially at night,could it be this med?? I am on the second month of it,altho my dr is pleased with results

From day 1 I awoke with numbness in my arms and hands. Unlike, many others however, I'm able to sleep through through the night without any difficulty. For which I am thankful, but to awake without use of my hands really isn't much of a trade off. My M.D.s' are working on a solution that won't interefere w/ my other meds.

i do not know take along with hydrochlorothiazide25mg just started both sleep allday than lay on the couch all nite feel uptight with lots to do no energy to do anything do not drink i worry about taking pills starting to eat better

I prefer to take Crestor instead, due to the fact this drug causes more muscle weekness and spasms at night making me to wake up from a dead sleep with leg cramps. I had better luck with the Crestor, my cholesterol was 190 on Crestor and it has been going up since I started the simvastatin (Zocor).

I AM HAVING MUSCLE PAINS WERE MY THIGH AND HIP BONE JOINT SINCE I BEEN TAKEN IT. I AM GONG TO CALL MY DOCTOR ABOUT IT. BUT MY CHOLESTEROL HAS DROP SINCE I HAVE BEEN ON THIS MEDICATION

I have had severe muscle soreness and have experienced extreme weakness. My last bloodwork now indicates elevated blood sugar levels and this has never been a problem before. I will be consulting my doctor for an alternative solution.