Simvastatin for High Cholesterol User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Zocor, FloLipid
Simvastatin has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 104 reviews for the treatment of High Cholesterol. 30% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Simvastatin
- Anonymous
- November 20, 2010
"Took generic simvastatin for 10 days. Lowered my cholesterol by 60 points from 200 to 140. Had to stop taking it though because of muscle pain side effects. Taking Crestor now for 5 days. No side effects so far. Wish there was a generic."
- Pattie...
- August 2, 2010
"Emergency angioplasty on June 19th - 56 year young woman, LDL was 150. 6 weeks on Simvastatin 40mg before bed, stopped all butter changed to Smart Balance, 80-100 oz water daily, lost 15 lbs, LDL is 54. WOW. On other medicines, so really can't tell if any side effects as associated with Simvastatin, but great results."
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- Ivory
- March 20, 2022
"I've been on Simvastatin about a month. I have experienced foot & leg cramps, mostly at night, sleepless nights, maybe some memory issues, back & chest pain. I just spent several days in the hospital because of chest pain which I had never experienced before. When I had upper right severe back pain (not spinal) I was also very light headed and my legs stayed quite weak for over two days. I believe I'll work on my diet, stop the simvastatin, and pray that The Lord grants me the wisdom to care for my body in a reasonable manner. I'm 81 & not too shabby physically."
- Joleen
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 1, 2023
"I’m 53 and was recently started on cholesterol-lowering medication because my cholesterol numbers were increasing. Started on Lipitor first and that lasted about 2 weeks and it felt like I had the flu for 2 weeks straight. The doctor then started me on Simvastatin 10mg and I had no side effects for 2 1/2 months however for the past 3 weeks, I’ve had extreme fatigue and forearm muscle pain, worse In the left arm. I don’t know if side effects can show up later with this medication but I’m beginning to wonder if that’s what’s causing it. I have gotten no relief from NSAIDs."
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- Simva...
- April 26, 2022
"I was taking simvastatin 10mg for six months my cholesterol went up, slightly also had spike in fasting glucose, I don't have diabetes, said it to my doctor wanted to give 40mg, no thanks, get more bloods in three months, cholesterol 5.8"
- Cherry
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 28, 2023
"I have been taking Simvastatin 10mg for high Cholesterol. I haven't had any side effects yet and hope this continues. I was advised to take it every day but if I experienced any side effects to take one tablet every other day as that can be as efficient as one a day and better than not taking any at all. Be cautious if you are given higher doses as they come with more side effects."
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- Rob
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- June 14, 2022
"On generic simvistatin 10 mg for 8 years and it's got the numbers where they belong. The only side effect is getting 8 years older with all the wonderful body joy of a 70-year-old...do they have a pill for that?"
- 345
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 30, 2013
Zocor (simvastatin) "Only been taking for about two weeks. Feel lethargic, achy, headache, hot flashes are worse. Depression, occasional stomach pain. Muscle pain."
- kim...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 26, 2013
Zocor (simvastatin) "This statin cause extreme pain in my knee and hip."
- Itsyb
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 26, 2014
Zocor (simvastatin) "The side effects of this medication are terrible. The dizziness, headache, and not being able to understand what was going on, felt like I was in a cloud. "
- Jamie...
- July 2, 2015
Zocor (simvastatin) "I am currently on 20mg Zocor and started taking it six months ago. After I got my cholesterol checked again, the LDL went down 90 points! No side effects."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 18, 2012
"It lowered my cholesterol from 258 to 221 after one month but I have numbness in my extremities and pain in my ankles. I wake up with numb limbs and sore ankles. Everyday since I started taking this."
- Greyso
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 20, 2016
"My father took 40 mgs for a week and now can't work and can't raise his arms. The doctor said it was this medicine."
- Ashoo
- August 31, 2010
Zocor (simvastatin) "Today is my second day of taking 20 mg ZOCOR. I have totally lost my sleep. The brain is very active and despite efforts to calm myself can not sleep. "
- looky...
- June 23, 2008
Zocor (simvastatin) "Lowered my cholesterol to 121 without any side effects."
- frank...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 23, 2013
Zocor (simvastatin) "It worked and no side effects that I noticed."
- Phil
- February 25, 2015
"I have been taking simvastatin for 10 years to treat high cholesterol with good success. I have not experienced any adverse side effects."
- Suzy
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 21, 2018
"I was having really back cramping in my leg I believe because of my statin. Doctor suggested taking CoQ10 supplement. It really helped and it’s good for your heart. I hope this will help others."
- Anonymous
- May 21, 2008
Zocor (simvastatin) "Zocor 20mg/daay for two months. My sister's lipid level is normal already and no any side effect."
- hjs
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- November 30, 2018
"I've been on simvastatin for 9 years for borderline high LDL cholesterol and have had zero side effects. I'm on ultra low dose of 2.5mg and my cholesterol is excellent."
- moof
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 28, 2013
"Tried 4 other statins. Simvastatin has no morning foot pain. Additional benefit is no more erectile dysfunction."
- Alan...
- April 6, 2009
Zocor (simvastatin) "I started taking Zocor about a week ago. I have had no problems. There is a numbness in my upper left leg on the outside of the thigh. Anyway, have had no other problems so I am rating it a 10."
- Anonymous
- July 29, 2009
"Been taking this for 4 months. Having joint pain and abdominal issues. Going to take a break to see how if it gets better. Used to take Lipitor without issues."
- Jenkie
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 17, 2019
"Started taking 40mg Simvastatin. Had zero side effects. My numbers are much better and I feel fine."
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Zocor (simvastatin) "I was prescribed simvastatin and took it daily for 3 years. I have been diagnosed with a condition "Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome" back in 2007. I have been on Nexium for that diagnosis, and due to High Blood Pressure, I take Metoprolol and Lisinopril and have been since 2013. 2015 is when I was prescribed Simvastatin (Zocor) for High Cholestorol. Before the Zocor, I was only having an CVS episode approximately every 2 to 3 months and the episode would only be for 2 to 3 days. After the Zorco, I was having CVS episodes almost every month, and they were so bad I would have to go to the hospital and would need fluids. I would be in the hospital about 5 to 7 days. In 2018 I lost my job for being absent due to illness so often and lost my insurance as well. So I made a decision to only get the medicines I needed most. I stopped the Zocor, and about 3 weeks later I stopped having CVS episodes so often, they are now down to about 2 a year, and haven't been to the hospital since."