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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ZOCOR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | high cholesterol | from day 1 noticed pain in right shoulder, unable to lift arm like tendons were pulled. Then a day or so later noticed pain in my neck that started right by the windpipe and rolled down to the shoulder joint and around the back of the shoulder. The whole right side from the base of my skull to the shoulder joint felt as if it was fulled or strained. Now hurts to yawn, cough, blow my nose, and sneeze.Decided to look online and saw these are side effects. But are they worth the damage??? I will stop taking this to see if improvement. | F | 31 | 7 days 20 mg 1X day | 4/16/2010 | 4 | hyperlipidemia | lowered LD cholesterol by factor of 2 | M | 67 | 150 days 20 1X day | 4/13/2010 | 1 | Slightly elevated LDL | The so-called "rare" allergic reaction: abdominal pain, dark urine, pains in thighs and feet, all-over tingling and flushing. Of more concern is possible related external resorption of one tooth which may entail an implant, development of chronic sinusitis, increased blood sugar and possible kidney damage. I rank agreeing to take this drug as one of the worst decisions I have ever made in my life. The side effects came on gradually and it was only after about two months that I began to realize what was happening -- should have investigated all possible side effects before I started taking simvastatin, as they are subtle and can easily be attributed to something else. Fortunately, my doctor agreed simvastatin was causing at least some of the side effects and that I should stop taking it. | F | 67 | 2 months 20 1X day | 4/10/2010 | 1 | High Cholesterol | This year blood in colon, swelling in abdominal area, had colonoscopy, possibly UC . Ankle joint pain. Inability to concentrate. Forgetful. Extreme low energy. Starting swelling in feet and legs at end of day,(possible muscle damage) protein loss in blood test. To young to feel this old. I am approx. 25 lbs overweight, had weight gain since on zocor and believe it is do to lack of energy. | Wonder if company was looking to make a lot of money fast because the drug does work on cholesterol levels but I have to ask if it was tested enough to see what the other effects would be. | F | 44 | 6 years 80 mg 1X day | 4/9/2010 | 4 | cholesterol | none | I tried many others that gave me joint pain - none on this one- cholesterol looking good too | F | 39 | 3 months 40mg 1X day | 4/7/2010 | 1 | high cholesterol | TOO MANY ! MUSCLE ACHES, HEEL PAIN, MEMORY LOSS, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS ! I COULD GO ON.... | WOULDN'T GIVE THIS - "MEDICINE" - TO MY WORST ENEMY. DR. REFUSED TO BELIEVE THE LINK, I KNOW THIS OLE BODY BY NOW. NO FURTHER SYMPTOMS ON STOPPING DRUG ! CHICKENS COMING HOME TO ROOST, WITH FDA WARNING, & ABOUT TIME .... | F | 58 | 21 days 20 mg 1X day | 4/2/2010 | 1 | cholesterol | body aches and paid muscle sorness | M | 63 | 1.5 years 20 1X day | 3/29/2010 | 2 | cholesterol | Stomach and digestive issues, joint pain, brain for. | I've been on it for a number of years....not sure when I started taking it. Cholesterol numers are very good. For the last year, I've had almost constant digestive issues, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain. Thought I had Ovarian Cancer. Had abdominal ultra sound, ct and mri which showed a "fatty" liver. I don't drink alcohol. Stoped zocor for 3 weeks, felt better. Started it again & the symptoms returned. I've been off of it for 3 days and feel much better already. Have also had brain fog for ages and joint pain.and the symptoms returned. I've been off of it for 3 days and feel much better already. | F | 64 | 20mg 1X day | 3/26/2010 | 1 | high cholesterol and heart attack | Complete loss of libido. Lower back pain and stiffness; both shoulders 'frozen'; frequent urination; leg cramps and twitching at night (and sometimes in the day); muscle weakness; general fatigue and loss of interest in doing things; memory loss; reflux and heartburn. | I've been taking Zocor for ten years; during that time, it has helped lower my cholesterol readings, but I'm pretty certain now at a price. I'm discontinuing for a while to see if I get any relief from the back and shoulder pain and stiffness and the fatigue and loss of motivation. I've read many of the comments here carefully, and I think that there are two very important things to consider. One is something several have talked about, and that is the under-reporting of problems to the FDA and to the doctors prescribing this medication. The other is the general trend(s) being described...loss of libido, fatigue, stiffness and soreness, especially in joints, legs and back. My own personal surmise is that although this medication is effective in lowering cholesterol, its side effects and problematic interaction with our bodies have been seriously side-stepped by both the pharmaceutical companies and doctors in general. I'll try to return after this (my second) interruption of Zocor useage and report if anything has improved. | M | 61 | 10 years 40 mg 1X day | 3/24/2010 | 1 | cholesterol | I felt like I had the flu to the 10th power from the first dose. I went to bed 2hours early for 7days. I woke up stiff but able to go to work but I have had diarrhea to the point of bleeding. I also seemed to be a little unsure of myself, not the norm for me. I started itching by the time I left work and was still itching when I went to bed. My stomach cramped. My muscles ached. I had the most urgent urination. I have a wonderful Dr so I really didn't give the drug a second thought until I got ready to take the 40mg tablet on the fifth night I stopped and looked up side-effects. I had a nose bleed that day and I don't have nose bleeds so---. I couldn't find any other people with nose bleeds but flu like symptoms were everywhere. I have stopped the Simvastatin and changed to fish oil two days ago. I still have lingering effects. I still have a sore throat, cough, muscle pain, swollen glands, chest pain, diarrhea, stomach cramping and exhaution but the effects are lessening. Th | F | 54 | 4 days 40mg 1X day | 3/23/2010 | 1 | Cholesterol Levels | Sever arm pain.Loss of fine motor skills.sleepless nights. | Thought I was going crazy until the FDA article and the stories on this site.Stoped this treatment a week ago and still have the pain and loss of sleep.Think very carfully before useing this drug. | M | 49 | 3 months 40mg 1X day | 3/22/2010 | 1 | it is 1/2 of Vytorin -190 LDL/60HDL | First it was just cramps at night. After the second dr. I consulted told me to continue to exercise--that it was NOT related, I exercised hard and everything went awry. It is more than 2 yrs after stopping the drug and my muscles, calves especially, continue to get worse and they twitch like crazy after I exercise. Took it every other day. We think the drug triggered a latent metabolic disorder that never would have surfaced if "muscle cramps" had been listed as a side effect--as it is in several other countries, but not in the U.S. | The FDA just came out with a statement about Zocor - high dose (80 mg) possibly causing permanent muscle damage. I have that on a low dose. It's scary and frustrating. | F | 64 | 6 months 20 mg. 3X W | 3/21/2010 | 3 | high cholesterol | I experience muscle and back pain ever since the Dr. upped my dose to 80 mg. I am cutting back down to 40 mg. immediately! | Just heard today on TV, new health warnings for anyone taking Just announced on TV today, that taking 80mg of Zocor, Can cause Muscle damage and Kidney Failure. Contact your Dr. or Pharmacist and see if you can cut your dosage, They said especially Asian people of thin build are at risk | F | 58 | 5 years 80 1X day | 3/19/2010 | 2 | Cholesterol | Leg tiredness. Had bypass surgery in Oct and my cholesterol was roughly 230. Trying to run again, but muscle tiredness and aches are difficult. Is it the Zocor or the Coreg I am taking? | M | 58 | 6 months 40mg 1X day | 3/7/2010 | 2 | Cholesterol Levels | I believe these are all related to the Zocor as I did not have the issues prior. It first started with an eye twitch. From there almost like a respitory and stomach problem. My throat down to stomach felt as if I had been cleaning with bleach for hours and as though someone was strangling me. Trouble clearing throat, some heartburn with severe pain, but not normal heartburn. Feeling of something caught in throat. Enheightened sense of smell. On and off fever 99.2-99.4, then goes back to normal. Then to top that off, noticed on back of neck a few days ago around hairline, which seems to be an enlarged lymph node. Something is going on here!!! | Going to my doctor on Tuesday with list of symptoms. I am going to reduce the meds even if she doesn't suggest it to 10mg. My main concern is the lymph node as if I have some infection somewhere now. | F | 42 | 20 days 20 mg 1X day | 3/6/2010 | 1 | High cholesterol | After the first week, I noticed neck pain and thought it resulted from napping on the couch. This morning, I could hardly get out of bed. I had extreme pain in my left chest, neck and back. I could not lift my arm and wondered if I was having a heart attack. | I am a very active person. I teach elementary school and have never had an experience like this that I could not explain. It scared me enough to go to the neighborhood firestation so the paramedics check me out. Fortunately, everything looked ok and I came home and got on the internet. I am stopping Simvastatin today. Hopefully, this pain will go away since I've only used it for 2 weeks. | M | 59 | 2 weeks 40 mg 1X day | 3/6/2010 | 3 | Genetic High LDL | Also taking Zestril for High BP that came on late last year, so not sure which to attribute these minor side effects: Dry Mouth (especially at night while sleeping) Lack of sensation during sex Vivid strange dreams | I am 40, 6'-01", 218 lbs. I play ice hockey, walk the dog an hour every day, have a somewhat physically demanding job, do plenty of active work around the house, and have two busy young kids. I eat 3 healthy meals most of the time, I brown bag it to work, and only rarely would you ever catch me at the "drive-thru". I drink moderately and I don't smoke. Somehow though, at my age I have high bad cholesterol, and borderline high blood pressure. The thought of heart attack, stroke, heart disease etc... scares the hell out me, so I will take the minor side effects from either of my two medications. I am lucky to not have the serious negative effects as some of you here, but I'm also lucky that I went to my doctor and got on these meds, so I don't suddenly disappear from the population at a relatively early age. | M | 40 | 30 days 20 mg 1X day | 2/28/2010 | 1 | High Cholosterol | I have been on this twice per order of my Doctor to lower Cholosterol. What they don't tell you and don't remember from my history.I had frozen shoulder of this the first time in my right arm a few years ago, I stopped the med. It took one year to recover (PT,Meds). Now I was told I must go on it AGAIN, after trying Lipitor, I have frozen shoulder in my left arm this time. I will not take take this poison again ever, I took it for about two months. I am trying plant sterols for the cholesterol and my diet. Meanwhile I have to suffer with this pain in my left shoulder this time. There may be other side effets, but this is the one that has disabled me. | I have not any kind of help with any statin drugs, just side effects, and it is just not worth it.Doctor's don't know everything or they would stop trying to make me take a med that does not help me. | F | 55 | 40 1X day | 2/28/2010 Patient History | 1 | High Cholesterol | Began taking 5 mg daily(broke the 10mg pill in half) for 4 weeks then upped to 10 mg because I was aware of side effects for statin class of drugs. After two months, began waking up at night with severe leg pain. After two days, physician directed me to discontinue use. Now, a week later, pain persists, though not quite as severe as before. I assume I'll be switched to another statin, but I will be keeping it at a lower dose for a longer period of time. | M | 52 | 2 months 10mg 1X day | 2/26/2010 | 1 | High Cholesterol | After 1 week of taking this drug, an extremely intense pain developed in my left shoulder, arm, and neck. Also some tingling and numbness occurring in my left hand. | Side effects are too much to endure for the benefit. Needless to say, I stopped taking this drug. | M | 61 | 7 days 10 MG 1X day | 2/12/2010 |