User Reviews for simvastatin oral

Had open heart surgery in Aug. Just begining this drug. I will let you know how it goes. I wish all well.

Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels are below the normal recommenations. HOWEVER...my hair is falling out, almost hairless in front and getting more thin everyday. I'm really scared about this..I look horrible. Will my hair come back? I'm a female and very vain, sorry. I've got to get it cut real short, looks so stringy at this point. Can you help me? Did this cause my hair loss?

I am having muscle soreness. Does anyone else have this side effect.

Six months ago my cholesterol and triglycerides were too high, around 400 each, but at my last doctor visit my cholesterol was 202 still high, but on its way down.

I have found this medication very easy to use and has brought my levels to where they should be.I would recommend this medication to those who need help with their cholesterol.

I've been on this medication for a while. i had a heart attack in feb 07.whild i was home i was drinking fruit juices.sent my trigylcerides off the wall. stopped drinking fruit juices and now at a very good level.watch carb intake. you may want to see a nutritionist.

I have been on this medicine since 07/2007, for borderline cholesterol. I have also experienced many of the common side-effects(muscle cramps, dark urine, pain in the veins of my feet, ect..), but my last (2) blood work-ups have shown a rise in my sugar, and now my doctor wants to treat me for Diabetes. My sugar was fine before I started taking this medicine. Has anyone else experienced a rise in their blood sugar?

constipation...

Just started this medication a week ago, so far no problems. Rated first and third sections a one, not sure if it works or if I should be happy yet :) I am currently taking medication for hypothroidism, high blood pressure, Gout and acid reflux along with this one. Im sure the hypothroidism also contributes to the high triglyceride levels, my hdl is low, around 20, but total is 154. Have lost 15 pouds in the last 2 months, changing my eating habits, no soda, have an alcoholic drink once a year maybe (wont do it on these meds), and have never smoked, I wonder if losing weight puts more fat into the bloodstream. Should be interesting to see how this all works out. Have to be careful with losing alot of weight too fast because of the gout.Read More Read Less

My cholesterol went down. The whole all experience with this drug has been great.

I have been taking simvastin for approx. 2 months. My cholesterol level has dropped dramatically along with my triglycerides, however, my good cholesterol has still not risen. It is still only 25 and for women should be 40 or above. Also I was hoping that it would significanly lower my C-Reactive Protein Level which has raised 3 points higher since beginning simvastatin. I'm hoping with the higher dosage that I was put on 30 mg. per day instead of 10mg. my C.R.P. level will drop and my good cholesterol will raise. But overall, it has done a great job lowering my triglycerides and cholesterol.Read More Read Less

I have been taking this drug for 3 weeks and I can't stay sleeping at night since I starting taking this just before bed!

I do believe I have weakened muscle stenght particularly in my legs. Also my urine is very dark and has a strong odor.

Feeling the side effects; muscle weakness and cramps..