“I was put on this medication in 2011. I became so ill and could not keep down food for three days.
Simvastatin (Zocor) is used to treat high cholesterol and to reduce risk of heart disease. I'm convinced this drug led to a family member's kidney and heart failure.” I was having insomnia, dull pain in my chest, numbness of both my legs and hands and consistent pain in my left arm and neck. Will spare you the specifics.
I had muscle cramps and felt horrible. It does lower my blood pressure too though. “Have used simvastatin 40mg for years. It is important to fully disclose any medical conditions you have or medications you are taking when you complete your consultation, if you choose to buy Simvastatin online from euroClinix.
Will these symptoms pass?
I was given Dr Reddy generic simvastatin on one occasion (due to lower price) and I developed flu-like symptoms (fatigue, body aches an general run down feeling) almost immediately. Simvastatin tablets are designed for people who have high cholesterol and are at risk of cardiovascular disease.
“Started taking 40mg Simvastatin. I am not old - started at 40, and now 50 years old.
“I took the medication for three days and quit. This is dangerous because studies have confirmed that high doses of insulin are related to heart disease.
Simvastatin comes under the name Zocor, while Lipitor is the brand name for atorvastatin. Select one or more newsletters to continue.
I'd rather have sore ankles than a heart attack. For example, I've been typing all of my adult life and since taking the drug, I have to correct typos in every sentence since my fingers do not have their muscle memory either. Still have to take a liver blood work test and hope it didn't damage my already failing kidneys. I had a terrible reaction to this medication.” Up every two hours to pee like clockwork, sometimes more irritable for no apparent reason and irregular heart beats I can feel, and are picked up by my BP machine.
After three months my cholesterol down to 198, I've lost weigh so down 25 lbs as I had lost my appetite.
I suspect these pills dug a hole in my stomach.
“I took Simvastatin 5mg for only 1 month before I could no longer tolerate the headaches, and the muscle pain. “I've been on simvastatin for 9 years for borderline high LDL cholesterol and have had zero side effects. Pharmacy ran out of the drug and after three days, all the trouble I was having went away. “I will NEVER use any statin again,I experienced neuropathy and muscle weakness. My legs felt so heavy - almost as if though I wasn't going to be able to to walk. 1. Actually called in sick to work one day cause of how bad I felt.
It seems too many people have the same symptoms as me, and have stopped taking the medication with positive results.” 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. They did bring my cholesterol numbers down, but my quality of life greatly went down. Manage high cholestoral with diet, skip the drugs.
I will be trying other methods to increase HDL and reduce LDL. Events my kids say I was present at, I have no recollection of at all.”
It was horrible!”
“I was prescribed Simvastatin for high LDL cholesterol. The following information is NOT intended to endorse any particular medication.
“I was put on this medication in 2011. I became so ill and could not keep down food for three days.
Simvastatin (Zocor) is used to treat high cholesterol and to reduce risk of heart disease. I'm convinced this drug led to a family member's kidney and heart failure.” I was having insomnia, dull pain in my chest, numbness of both my legs and hands and consistent pain in my left arm and neck. Will spare you the specifics.
I had muscle cramps and felt horrible. It does lower my blood pressure too though. “Have used simvastatin 40mg for years. It is important to fully disclose any medical conditions you have or medications you are taking when you complete your consultation, if you choose to buy Simvastatin online from euroClinix.
Will these symptoms pass?
I was given Dr Reddy generic simvastatin on one occasion (due to lower price) and I developed flu-like symptoms (fatigue, body aches an general run down feeling) almost immediately. Simvastatin tablets are designed for people who have high cholesterol and are at risk of cardiovascular disease.
“Started taking 40mg Simvastatin. I am not old - started at 40, and now 50 years old.
“I took the medication for three days and quit. This is dangerous because studies have confirmed that high doses of insulin are related to heart disease.
Simvastatin comes under the name Zocor, while Lipitor is the brand name for atorvastatin. Select one or more newsletters to continue.
I'd rather have sore ankles than a heart attack. For example, I've been typing all of my adult life and since taking the drug, I have to correct typos in every sentence since my fingers do not have their muscle memory either. Still have to take a liver blood work test and hope it didn't damage my already failing kidneys. I had a terrible reaction to this medication.” Up every two hours to pee like clockwork, sometimes more irritable for no apparent reason and irregular heart beats I can feel, and are picked up by my BP machine.
After three months my cholesterol down to 198, I've lost weigh so down 25 lbs as I had lost my appetite.
I suspect these pills dug a hole in my stomach.
“I took Simvastatin 5mg for only 1 month before I could no longer tolerate the headaches, and the muscle pain. “I've been on simvastatin for 9 years for borderline high LDL cholesterol and have had zero side effects. Pharmacy ran out of the drug and after three days, all the trouble I was having went away. “I will NEVER use any statin again,I experienced neuropathy and muscle weakness. My legs felt so heavy - almost as if though I wasn't going to be able to to walk. 1. Actually called in sick to work one day cause of how bad I felt.
It seems too many people have the same symptoms as me, and have stopped taking the medication with positive results.” 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. They did bring my cholesterol numbers down, but my quality of life greatly went down. Manage high cholestoral with diet, skip the drugs.
I will be trying other methods to increase HDL and reduce LDL. Events my kids say I was present at, I have no recollection of at all.”
It was horrible!”
“I was prescribed Simvastatin for high LDL cholesterol. The following information is NOT intended to endorse any particular medication.
“I was put on this medication in 2011. I became so ill and could not keep down food for three days.
Simvastatin (Zocor) is used to treat high cholesterol and to reduce risk of heart disease. I'm convinced this drug led to a family member's kidney and heart failure.” I was having insomnia, dull pain in my chest, numbness of both my legs and hands and consistent pain in my left arm and neck. Will spare you the specifics.
I had muscle cramps and felt horrible. It does lower my blood pressure too though. “Have used simvastatin 40mg for years. It is important to fully disclose any medical conditions you have or medications you are taking when you complete your consultation, if you choose to buy Simvastatin online from euroClinix.
Will these symptoms pass?
I was given Dr Reddy generic simvastatin on one occasion (due to lower price) and I developed flu-like symptoms (fatigue, body aches an general run down feeling) almost immediately. Simvastatin tablets are designed for people who have high cholesterol and are at risk of cardiovascular disease.
“Started taking 40mg Simvastatin. I am not old - started at 40, and now 50 years old.
“I took the medication for three days and quit. This is dangerous because studies have confirmed that high doses of insulin are related to heart disease.
Simvastatin comes under the name Zocor, while Lipitor is the brand name for atorvastatin. Select one or more newsletters to continue.
I'd rather have sore ankles than a heart attack. For example, I've been typing all of my adult life and since taking the drug, I have to correct typos in every sentence since my fingers do not have their muscle memory either. Still have to take a liver blood work test and hope it didn't damage my already failing kidneys. I had a terrible reaction to this medication.” Up every two hours to pee like clockwork, sometimes more irritable for no apparent reason and irregular heart beats I can feel, and are picked up by my BP machine.
After three months my cholesterol down to 198, I've lost weigh so down 25 lbs as I had lost my appetite.
I suspect these pills dug a hole in my stomach.
“I took Simvastatin 5mg for only 1 month before I could no longer tolerate the headaches, and the muscle pain. “I've been on simvastatin for 9 years for borderline high LDL cholesterol and have had zero side effects. Pharmacy ran out of the drug and after three days, all the trouble I was having went away. “I will NEVER use any statin again,I experienced neuropathy and muscle weakness. My legs felt so heavy - almost as if though I wasn't going to be able to to walk. 1. Actually called in sick to work one day cause of how bad I felt.
It seems too many people have the same symptoms as me, and have stopped taking the medication with positive results.” 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. They did bring my cholesterol numbers down, but my quality of life greatly went down. Manage high cholestoral with diet, skip the drugs.
I will be trying other methods to increase HDL and reduce LDL. Events my kids say I was present at, I have no recollection of at all.”
It was horrible!”
“I was prescribed Simvastatin for high LDL cholesterol. The following information is NOT intended to endorse any particular medication.
I'm 44, 5'6", 130 lbs - it's not weight - work out like a beast - but high cholesterol and heart disease run on my dad's side - recent #'s the bad LD keeps rising, at 200, overall # is 275 - Dr wants to try this but I just can't. I stopped taking it immediately, and my taste has returned to normal, and my cholesterol is elevated again. On l’utilise également, peu importe si les taux de cholestérol sont élevés ou non, pour réduire le risque de crise cardiaque, d’accident vasculaire cérébral ou de décès chez les personnes atteintes de maladies coronarien…
“I was put on this medication in 2011. I became so ill and could not keep down food for three days.
Simvastatin (Zocor) is used to treat high cholesterol and to reduce risk of heart disease. I'm convinced this drug led to a family member's kidney and heart failure.” I was having insomnia, dull pain in my chest, numbness of both my legs and hands and consistent pain in my left arm and neck. Will spare you the specifics.
I had muscle cramps and felt horrible. It does lower my blood pressure too though. “Have used simvastatin 40mg for years. It is important to fully disclose any medical conditions you have or medications you are taking when you complete your consultation, if you choose to buy Simvastatin online from euroClinix.
Will these symptoms pass?
I was given Dr Reddy generic simvastatin on one occasion (due to lower price) and I developed flu-like symptoms (fatigue, body aches an general run down feeling) almost immediately. Simvastatin tablets are designed for people who have high cholesterol and are at risk of cardiovascular disease.
“Started taking 40mg Simvastatin. I am not old - started at 40, and now 50 years old.
“I took the medication for three days and quit. This is dangerous because studies have confirmed that high doses of insulin are related to heart disease.
Simvastatin comes under the name Zocor, while Lipitor is the brand name for atorvastatin. Select one or more newsletters to continue.
I'd rather have sore ankles than a heart attack. For example, I've been typing all of my adult life and since taking the drug, I have to correct typos in every sentence since my fingers do not have their muscle memory either. Still have to take a liver blood work test and hope it didn't damage my already failing kidneys. I had a terrible reaction to this medication.” Up every two hours to pee like clockwork, sometimes more irritable for no apparent reason and irregular heart beats I can feel, and are picked up by my BP machine.
After three months my cholesterol down to 198, I've lost weigh so down 25 lbs as I had lost my appetite.
I suspect these pills dug a hole in my stomach.
“I took Simvastatin 5mg for only 1 month before I could no longer tolerate the headaches, and the muscle pain. “I've been on simvastatin for 9 years for borderline high LDL cholesterol and have had zero side effects. Pharmacy ran out of the drug and after three days, all the trouble I was having went away. “I will NEVER use any statin again,I experienced neuropathy and muscle weakness. My legs felt so heavy - almost as if though I wasn't going to be able to to walk. 1. Actually called in sick to work one day cause of how bad I felt.
It seems too many people have the same symptoms as me, and have stopped taking the medication with positive results.” 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. They did bring my cholesterol numbers down, but my quality of life greatly went down. Manage high cholestoral with diet, skip the drugs.
I will be trying other methods to increase HDL and reduce LDL. Events my kids say I was present at, I have no recollection of at all.”
It was horrible!”
“I was prescribed Simvastatin for high LDL cholesterol. The following information is NOT intended to endorse any particular medication.
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