Simvastatin for High Cholesterol User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Zocor, FloLipid
Reviews for Simvastatin
- Pat...
- August 2, 2010
"Emergency angioplasty on June 19th - 56-year-young woman, LDL was 150. 6 weeks on Simvastatin 40 mg 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 are associated with Simvastatin, but great results."
- 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."
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- Ivo...
- March 20, 2022
"I've been on simvastatin for about a month. I have experienced foot and leg cramps, mostly at night, sleepless nights, maybe some memory issues, back and 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 lightheaded, 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 and not too shabby physically."
- Jol...
- 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 10 mg, 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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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 28, 2023
"I have been taking simvastatin 10 mg 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."
- Sim...
- April 26, 2022
"I was taking simvastatin 10 mg for six months, my cholesterol went up slightly. I also had a spike in fasting glucose. I don't have diabetes. I said it to my doctor, he wanted to give me 40 mg. No thanks. Get more blood work in three months, cholesterol 5.8."
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- Lar...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 17, 2024
"I've been using simvastatin (generic brand manufactured by Lupin) for 2 1/2 years. Taking only 10 mg/day has reduced my total cholesterol from 215 to 175. It has had no side effects that I am aware of. Of course, I'm taking a very low dose. It has not caused my joints to hurt, but I also take 100 mg of CoQ10/day, and I'm not sure how much that contributes to the lack of pain. I suggest taking the lowest dose that works for you."
- Rob...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- June 14, 2022
"On generic simvastatin 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
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
Simvastatin "This statin caused extreme pain in my knee and hip."
- Its...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 26, 2014
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."
- Jam...
- July 2, 2015
Simvastatin "I am currently on 20 mg 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 every day since I started taking this."
- Ash...
- August 31, 2010
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, I cannot sleep."
- Gre...
- 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."
- loo...
- June 23, 2008
Simvastatin "Lowered my cholesterol to 121 without any side effects."
- fra...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 23, 2013
Simvastatin "It worked and no side effects that I noticed."
- Suz...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 21, 2018
"I was having really bad 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."
- Phi...
- 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."
- Anonymous
- May 21, 2008
Simvastatin "Zocor 20 mg/day for two months. My sister's lipid level is normal already and no side effects."
- 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 an ultra-low dose of 2.5 mg, and my cholesterol is excellent."
- Anonymous
- July 29, 2009
"Been taking this for 4 months. Having joint pain and abdominal issues. Going to take a break to see how it gets better. Used to take Lipitor without issues."
- Meh...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 7, 2016
"Makes 'pinging' pains in my legs, especially around my knees, by the 4th day. Took Motrin, but will ask to change meds."
- moo...
- 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."
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"I have high cholesterol and atherosclerosis and was put on statins. Unfortunately, I can't seem to tolerate any, they all make me horrendously nauseous. I switched to niacin tablets. I can't go through life feeling sick to my stomach every day. As soon as I stopped taking them, I had no more nausea. I cannot tell you how horrendous I felt on them, it was like having a permanent stomach bug, awful. I know most people don't get nausea with statins, but, well, I did, so you're lucky if you can tolerate them."