Simvastatin Questions

How long does it take a statin get out of your system my legs hurt?

Posted 28 Oct 2011 by meyati • 24 answers

I started simvastatin this summer. The last few weeks my legs and ankles began hurting now I have foot cramps that twist my feet and headaches. I'm going to stop and see if they go away. I've really been nauseous too. I've almost been thinking of asking the doctor for something for ...

Which drug is better - Simvastatin or Lipitor? Which does less damage to the body?

Posted 13 Aug 2009 by tyrkeltaubbella • 7 answers

I was prescribed Lipitor by my physician. But I heard that Simvastatin (Zocor) has less of a negative effect on the body than Lipitor. Is it true?

Simvastatin - Can you stop taking a statin cold turkey? Yes or No?

Posted 12 Jan 2012 by Phony add • 4 answers

Is there a difference between simvistatin & pravastatin?

Posted 30 Jan 2012 by Menoe1 • 1 answer

My doc switched me to sim when he found my cholesterol was still high.

High Blood Pressure - should I take glucosamine, chondroitin, boron drink for joints?

Posted 26 Aug 2009 by jayrae • 2 answers

... when I am taking blood pressure meds I take Benicar 40 mg, 1 a day, Amlodipine 2.5,1 a day, Furosemide 20mg, 1 a day, Simvastatin 40mg, 1 a day and I take synthroid 75, 1 a day..my left hand has joint pain and xray showed inflamation in thumb joint and little finger

How long does it take for Simvastatin to get out of your system once you stop taking it?

Posted 26 Mar 2014 by Jo-anneandrew • 3 answers

Side effects - suffered with anxiety/depression so stopped taking Simvastatin 4.5 months ago, still a bit anxious but much better. When on Simvastatin could not bear travelling in cars/planes/trains, which was totally out of character. Simvastatin Destroyed my Work life & nearly my relationship ...

I've been taking Simvastatin 40mg. tab once a day now for 10 months and of course I've had calf?

Posted 1 Apr 2012 by dfee • 6 answers

... cramps at night while I sleep,fingers cramps every now and then,numbness and tingling in my feet when I stand on them for any length of time and flushing red face everyday which is my biggest side affect that bothers me the most.I'm going to see my doctor for my yearly physical and wanted ...

If I have aches and pains from taking several different statins will all statins affect me?

Posted 2 Jul 2013 by dredscott • 5 answers

I have now taken 4 different statins, simvastatin, pravastatin, lovastatin and atorvastatin. They all caused me muscle and joint soreness, my hands ache so bad and I seem to have lost some strength in them. When I stopped the statins there was great improvement! Will all statins do this for me or ...

How long does it take for simvastatin to get out of your system and all the side affects leave?

Posted 6 May 2012 by stevecst • 2 answers

Can I take citrus bergamot supplement (capsule, 500 mg citrus bergamot extract) with simvastatin?

Posted 13 Jun 2017 by stevbarry • 0 answers

Burning pain across shoulders . How long will it last? Stopped simvastatin 4weeks ago?

Posted 26 May 2017 by KT 77 • 0 answers

Also difficulty in swallowing started at same time

Will it hurt me not to have my Zocor (simvastatin) for a few days?

Posted 13 May 2017 by KL2017 • 0 answers

I took 40 mg of simvastatin at 2am on Saturday morning before bed. Then again on Saturday eve at?

Posted 30 Apr 2017 by Andrewr • 0 answers

... 11pm forgetting I went to bed so late the night before. It's only been 21 hours instead of the recommended 24. I also take fenofibrate with each dose. Should I be concerned about the 3 hour mishap??

Why do you take simvastatin at night? It keeps me awake?

Posted 23 Apr 2014 by Forevercole • 2 answers

Can you take cefuroxime while taking simvastatin?

Posted 24 Apr 2017 by Gene S • 0 answers