User Reviews for Simvastatin

I took them for about 3 months. I have always been relatively fit and coordinated person. I soon experienced severe muscle weakness, muscle pain, muscle wasting and brain fog. I literally had to sit down walking from the kitchen to the bedroom, but for a while, I did not realize why. When questioned, the doctor said, and I quote: "You are just going to have to find a way to deal with these side effects, 'cause you are going to be on them the rest of your life". This statin induced muscle weakness resulted in two severe falls, a torn rotator cuff and a permanent dent in my skull!! I took myself off the statins, went on CoQ10. It took about 6 months for my strength to return. Please.....BE VERY CAREFUL with these statins. They were poison to my body. I wonder how many older Americans out there are feeling weak and are in pain due to these prescribed meds. Had my side effects not been as severe and come on so quickly, they may have been played off as simply getting old. Read More Read Less

My cholesterol and triglyceride numbers went from extremely high to absolutely normal in a period of about 2-4 months.

I broke out in a rash(which I still have 3 months after discontinuing use(inside ears,hands). Had muscle pain and memory loss. Do not recommend this drug.

I have taken Simvastatin for over 15 years.20mg once a day in the evening.i got 40's cut them in half.When I started my Cholesterol was over 200 and my tri's were the same.Now my Cholesterol is 103 and my tri's are 109,my Dr. said to take the 20's every other day so I been doing that for 6 months.Just got a copy my lab work back both are still about the same,so I will keep taking 20's every other day.I always take mine about 8-9PM.

I first took simvastatin combined with ezetrol 5 years ago. A year later, I started having excruciating cramps in my feet and legs two hours after going to bed... I cannot count how many nights I couldn't lay down in bed... I had to sleep seated in an armchair (if I could sleep at all!)... useless to say that I could no longer function normally at work. I finally stopped taking that medication and I slowly recovered my LIFE... A year ago, I had a new GP who prescribed simvastatin without ezetrol (saying it was the latter that had caused the side effects)... now, after another year, I am back to square one... I will go for my blood tests, see my GP for results (I'm sure my cholesterol is quite low now, but I have no life) and announce that I am OFF this drug for good... as someone stated, I think there is a paranoid mentality about high cholesterol. I will take my chances with genetic high cholesterol because life is too short to live with debilitating pain caused by chemicals (fix a problem but provoke many others)!Read More Read Less

I was not on the medication very long before I started having severe pain in my joints. When I finally related my pain to the medication I quit taking it. However, some days I still have debilitating pain in my joints. I feel like I am 110! Can anyone tell me how long it takes to get this out of your system? I would have thought I would have been better by now

I'm a 67 year old female. I've been on 20mg of simvastatin for a few years with no problems. My recent blood test showed my cholesterol numbers had gone up so the doctor increased the dose to 40 mg about six weeks ago. I'm in agony with aches and pains in my shoulders and hands. Never dawned on me it was this increased dosage and out of sheer desperation went back to the doctor yesterday. I'm off the drug completely and go back to the doctor in two weeks. I'm still in great pain by hopefully this will end soon. I'm only sorry I didn't read these reviews before now. I was really starting to think I was becoming a hypochondriac. Thank youRead More Read Less

I had severe muscle weakness in my arms, I found it difficult to undertake daily tasks like getting undressed, brushing my hair, as unable to physically raise my arms.I couldn't turn over in bed, and an effort to get out of the bed too. I had problems getting on and of a bus. I also had tingling and numbness in my fingers. I was told by my GP that this was down to osteoarthritis;I was initially surprised that this was the case, but was convinced by my GP, and a blood test showed that the symptoms were not down to side effects. I had no reason to doubt the results. However, 6 months later I went on holiday and forgot my tablets,While there I went for long walks with no problem, which I attributed to the benefits of exercise.On my return I intended to renew my prescription, but almost 2weeks later I noticed some improvement in my symptoms and decided to stop taking simvastatin. It has taken some months, but I am free of al the symptoms,the last one desisting only 4 weeks ago. My quality of life has improved greatly, for me that far outweighs the risk associated with high cholesterol. I write this in the hope this helps at least one person.had to give effectiveness 5 stars as wouldn't allow me to choose less.Read More Read Less

I took 40MG for over 8 years with no problems. During this time it was effective and easy to use. Then the leg cramps started in my upper and lower legs, the pain progressed to the shoulders, and is now in my arms and hands. It was very effective for years, then all of a sudden, I fell apart. 7 months later the symptoms have not gone away. Can't lay down without pain and have hardly slept (have to sit up to sleep). Still waiting for it to take its natural course! (?) Only took two medications before. Now I take 7 just to manage this condition. If I was not retired, I would have to. Read More Read Less

I've started to have symptoms of actual heart problems and have had terrible current damage to my motor skills. Have lost ability to walk and have normal bowel movements. It has turned me into almost an Invalid.

I HAVE HAD SEVERE MUSCLE PAIN IN LOWER LEGS, PAIN WHEN GOING UP STAIRS, DIFFICULTY WALKING. I HAVE HAD SEVERE LOWER LEG PAIN, DIFFICULTY WITH STAIRS, MUCH PAIN WHEN WALKING..STOPPED THE MED AND SLOWLY GETTING BETTER.

I too have experinced joint damage from using this drug lost almost total use of my right thumb, gained 15 lbs and didnt know it was caused from this drug wil stop taking asap been taking for almost one year I think Dr's only care about their pockets and not our well being that's why they prescribe this drug

All I can say is it lowered my cholesterol from over 250 to less than 100 in less than a year and I never seemed to have any of the side effects. However my doctor change it to pravastatin due to a potential interaction to amlodipine.

I think it is a great drug!! It lowered my cholesterol dramatically, and i do not have any side effects. I take 20 milligrams daily and have been on it for about three years. Wonder drug!!

A spreading welt over my left cheek bone, foot and leg cramps, racing pulse, interrupted sleep. Had a heartburn episode last week that felt like a heart attack (chest pain and pain between shoulder blades). Welt shrinks when I stop usage, grows when I resume medication. After reading these reviews, I will stop taking this. Sounds and seems toxic to me. Back to Vascepa (high/pharmaceutical grade omega-3), goodbye to chips and pastries, hello walking shoes!

After taking Provachol for about 15 years my insurance forced me to Simvastatin due to price. I have been taking it for about 3 years. Since that time I have experienced just about all the side effects and they are getting worse. Mid spinal pain, aching and pain in both arms and hands, numbness, brain fog, short term memory loss, fatigue, and recently, severe pain and burning from my butt to my toes. It is so bad that I can barely walk. Worst pain is in my calves, ankles, and feet. Since taking Simvastatin I have also had increasing erectile dysfunction. Yesterday, while at our family Christmas gathering my brother told me of the side effects of Statin's. I started researching and low and behold here were all my problems. I am stopping the 40 mg dose of Simvastatin immediately. I just hope no long term damage to my body has occured. BTW, the drug did lower my cholesterol and triglyceride levels (which where not too high anyway.) I am not going to live like this the rest of my life. I will take the chance of not taking it by exercising and better diet. I have lost weight while on this drug as opposed to many others who have gained. I just hope I get back to normal.Read More Read Less

I took 40 mg tab about 6 months my left shoulder was hurting really bad could not wash my back my stomach was also bloating.I quit taking it for 2 months and got movement back in my shoulder and bloating eased,I started the Med again I have had no problem with it this time and it lowered my cholesterol and helps protect against heart attack.

I took 40 mg tab about 6 months my left shoulder was hurting really bad could not wash my back my stomach was also bloating.I quit taking it for 2 months and got movement back in my shoulder and bloating eased,I started the Med again I have had no problem with it this time and it lowered my cholesterol and protected against heart attack.

I took 40 mg tab about 6 months my left shoulder was hurting really bad could not wash my back my stomach was also bloating.I quit taking it for 2 months and got movement back in my shoulder and bloating eased,I started the Med again I have had no problem with it this time and it lowered my Cholesterol along with heart protection.