Simvastatin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• July 20, 2011

For High Cholesterol "I've been on Lipitor and now simvastatin 80mg for the past 13 to 15 years. For most of these years I have had no side effects and my cholesterol went down from 238 to 104.2. I was exercising pretty regularly. However, during this past year I have started to feel a lot of joint pain in my shoulders and now in my hips. I used to walk and run on my treadmill and take walks with my wife but because of the hip pain I'm experiencing I no longer can walk farther than around the block. I also get very tired after about 3 to 4 hrs from getting up in the morning and need a nap. I am 60 years old."

• Anonymous
• February 22, 2012

For High Cholesterol "Was on Simvastatin for approximately 8 weeks for high cholesterol. Experienced extreme muscle weakness in arms and legs, along with severe muscle spasms at night. Also began to have increased depression (have been on Paxil for 10 years), confusion, memory problems, and unexplainable irritability, anger, and paranoia. After 7 days without the Simvastatin, most of these complaints have subsided, although still having muscle pain and slight spasms at night."

• Sophi...
• March 30, 2016

For High Cholesterol "I have been on 20 mg Zocor now for 3 month's. Within the past 6 weeks I have developed muscle ache in my legs, stomach and ribs, insomnia that I never had before along with depression and a general feeling of lethargy. High time I had a chat with my Doctor I think, if it's zocor that's causing this, then it's not worth taking"

• Carolyn
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 8, 2015

For High Cholesterol "I've been on Simvastatin 10mg for the last 6 months. I've noticed the last 4 months or so severe pain in my legs & hips. I can barely move sometimes. Sleeping is very painful at night. There is a stiffness and I can barely move without pain. I'm going off this Cholesterol medication. Calling my Dr soon! I have not had my blood work rechecked yet so I don't know what my numbers are."

• NeeNa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2016

For High Cholesterol "Eyes get blurry, get severe Migraine's, itchy bumps on my head & neck. Coughing starts up like I have a chest cold. My doctor is trying to find one that works for me. So far Simvastatin & Pravastatin do the same thing to me. I'm Allergic to both of these."

• Roburpa
• April 15, 2017

For High Cholesterol "Was prescribed this by endocrinologist who was not aware that this drug causes major spikes in blood sugar. I had to increase the amount of insulin I was taking by about 10 fold. This is dangerous because studies have confirmed that high doses of insulin are related to heart disease. So the very disease this is designed to help improve (heart disease) by lowering cholesterol, his drug actually could make heart disease worse (increase my diabetes) Had I stayed on this drug, I'd be dead in a year. No one, especially diabetics, should ever take this drug. It is dangerous and life threatening. I had muscle cramps and felt horrible. This should be off the market. Manage high cholestoral with diet, skip the drugs. I'm convinced this drug led to a family member's kidney and heart failure."

• Loletta
• March 29, 2011

Zocor (simvastatin) for High Cholesterol "I was prescribed Zocor back in January 2011 and after about two weeks of taking the medication I experienced changes that was unusual. My heart was racing so I stopped. After visiting my doctor to have my blood pressure checked, I informed her that I haven't been taking the medication. She was not happy and requested I schedule another blood test to check my cholesterol which I did. A few days after the test she put me back on Zocor which I have been taking March 10th. Since starting back on Zocor, I have experienced not sleeping through the night and continuous burping. I am not very good about exercise and have a problem with my diet so I do need some type of medication. "

• pocono
• July 20, 2015

For High Cholesterol "Taking drug for over 24 years...Past three years complained to doctors of breathing problems...recently told of kidney function defect...No mention of simvastatin concerns. I checked internet and am convinced side effects mentioned are taking place. I am going to different doctor to check out concerns"

• Sdb
• June 8, 2021

Zocor (simvastatin) for High Cholesterol "I had took this medicine for years. I had been having severe muscle problems. The company made changes and I started breaking out and my eyes turning red and got infected . It took 6 months to find out it was this medicine. When I stopped it so did all my problems."

• Ditasnz
• June 27, 2015

For High Cholesterol "I am 59 , very active, on thyroid and blood pressure medication for at least a year. All was good. Started taking simvastatin due cholesterol results. Took one at night after dinner 20 mg for two days. On the second day, while driving , I was getting extremely sleepy. Kept waking myself up by slapping my face. I had a blank moment while driving...woke up when the car hit a kerb with a thud!. Obviously now I don't think I will take this simvastatin. I will have to tell my doctor that she almost lost her patient and took a few other people off ."

• hayha...
• May 5, 2017

For High Cholesterol "I was prescribed Simvastatin for high LDL cholesterol. After taking it as prescribed for several months, my cholesterol levels did reduce to healthy levels. I continued the treatment, until I realized that nothing I was eating tasted right. I consulted my Pharmacist because I take other medications, and he said it was the statin that had this side-effect. I stopped taking it immediately, and my taste has returned to normal, and my cholesterol is elevated again. I will be trying other methods to increase HDL and reduce LDL. After much research, it is clear that statins are dangerous."

• Bruiser
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2019

For High Cholesterol "I'm a 45 yr.old female with a high cholesterol of 252 so the doc put me on a dose of 10mg simvastatin. The first month I had side effects of leg cramps, toe numbness and muscle weakness in legs so consulted with doc and she recommended taking every other day. After three months my cholesterol down to 198, I've lost weigh so down 25 lbs as I had lost my appetite. I'm still having some weird feelings in my legs occasionally and plan on stopping after pills are gone"

• Chun
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2019

For High Cholesterol "Took this poison twice after dinner with plenty of water, and had to stop immediately. I suspect these pills dug a hole in my stomach. Will spare you the specifics. Suffice it to say, a week later I remain on heartburn medication. Let me also point out that my only problem is high cholesterol ( a bit above 200), I’m in good shape otherwise. Began walking and watching what I eat."

• MrsTh...
• May 5, 2016

For High Cholesterol "I have been taking this medication for over 15 years and have experienced the leg cramping, sleepless nights due to having to use the restroom, and pain in my hip area. But overall the medication has helped me to lower my cholesterol over the years. I will say that maybe it's time for my doctor to lower my dosage from 40mg to 20mg."

• Lean...
• December 27, 2015

For High Cholesterol "Neuropathy, muscle weakness, chills, plus more. I only took 10 mg a day, side affects didn't show up for one year. Took 4 years to get over all the pain. Only reason I gave it a 3 was because it took my numbers down. My doctor did not argue with me when I wanted off this med. I know other people who also have stopped this med because of side affects. Husband switched off this drug to another statin as he developed bad neuropathy in his feet and can barely feel them. Started as a burning pain. The only reason he is still taking a statin is because he had a heart attack. He is off the simvistatin."

• SKBrus
• November 18, 2013

For High Cholesterol "I have been taking this pill for almost a year. Recently I noticed my hair feels so fine, so tonight I have stopped it. I will call my Doc in the morning. I also have felt dizzy have vision problems. This has just started in the past week. Dizzy I can handle, losing hair, not so much!"

• gramp...
• March 4, 2011

For High Cholesterol "Was prescribed simvastatin, but after taking it for 6 weeks I became very ill (freezing cold and shivering) and not really knowing what was happening to me. After visit to doctors was admitted to hospital as emergency with liver problems. After blood tests the nurse confirmed it was the simvastatin that caused the problems. It made me diabetic, in fact caused everything in my body to malfunction. So pleased I stopped taking it immediately. It caused bile and biliribin levels to go through the roof. Happily after six months and operation for blocked bile ducts, everything has slowly got back to normal (not diabetic now either)."

• Stella...
• May 6, 2016

For High Cholesterol "I took Simvastatin 5mg for only 1 month before I could no longer tolerate the headaches, and the muscle pain. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 15 years ago, always very mild pain, and very seldom, but now I feel as if the Statins have changed this. I have been off the Statins for just 1 week. I tell myself that 5mg for only 1 month should not cause any permanent damage, but I don't know. I'm now treating myself, no more doctors."

• akTom
• November 24, 2008

For High Cholesterol "I am unfortunately one of those who had a bad experience with Simvastatin. It may have been the combination with 10mg Lisinopril, 25mg Spironolactone and 20 mg of Furosemide; but I got progressively worse over a five month period. I went cold turkey one day when my hands were hit with a tremor and I couldn't type. Within 24 hours of quitting I could feel the changes and in one week I felt better."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 5, 2015

For High Cholesterol "Started suffering acid reflux after a year on Simvastatin. Struggled to swallow it, felt as if it was lodged in my throat. Stopped taking it a month ago, having blood test this week to check cholesterol level."

• Jcano
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 24, 2020

For High Cholesterol "I was put on this medication in 2011. It lowers my cholesterol for sure. But the side effects make me skip doses. I feel muscle aches, headaches and just a general ill feeling while taking Simvastatin. It does lower my blood pressure too though. I seen someone say their doctor recommend taking it every other day. That's kind of what I'm doing. Taking Coq10 while on this medication helps. Ask your doctor about that. Best wishes to us all trying to get healthier! :)"

• Nicky
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 31, 2018

For High Cholesterol "Was put on this drug for high cholesterol and in the 3 weeks I was on it the drug caused me nothing but trouble. Started out with gas issues thought it was my heartburn meds kicking out on me. So I stopped my heart burn meds and still had the gas issues. I sounded like a belching trucker on steroids. It also gave me diarrhea, sore throat, headaches, decrease in appetite, and the really bad passing wind. Stopped the medication and now I'm back to normal. Still have to take a liver blood work test and hope it didn't damage my already failing kidneys. All at 30 and it took one pill to mess with my system. Wouldn't advise taking this medicine."

• socker
• December 13, 2016

For High Cholesterol "I've been on 40 mg simvastatin for 12 years. Lowered my cholesterol from 240 to 160 consistently and my HDL and LDL both improved. I have had no side effects that I would say are from the medicine. I do have some ankle pain on both sides but I have played soccer my entire life so I expect that and doubt it from the meds but you never know. I'd rather have sore ankles than a heart attack. "

• Anonymous
• December 11, 2009

Zocor (simvastatin) for High Cholesterol "I took Zocor for 3 months then started to have pain, swelling and loss of strength in hands & fingers. Doctor said that was not one of the side effects of Zocor but reduce to every other day. Didn't help so I quit taking it and within 3 weeks hands felt better. He changed me to Lipitor in December.... we'll see if any side effects develop. Did not have cholesterol checked in the 3 months on Zocor - don't know the effectiveness."

• shoud...
• March 31, 2017

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "In 2014 only 10mg Simvastatin was prescribed for my Mother in an extended care facility. She was already on diltiazem 180mg for mild hypertension . During 17 months on this drug combination she developed brown urine, hair was falling out by the fist full, suddenly became diabetic, developed renal problems (elevated BUN), developed elevated amylase and lipase levels and now has a pancreatic cyst (proven by CT scan). She has some dementia and could not communicate side effects she was experiencing. We saw the physical effects and reported them to the staff. No action was taken by the Physician. Her health was destroyed. If they are not, these 2 drugs should be contraindicated. Period."