ZOCOR Reviews (SIMVASTATIN)

Average Rating: 1.8 (893 Ratings)

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ZOCOR  (SIMVASTATIN):  Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.   FDA Approval Date: 1998-07-10 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 4  High Cholesterol I've been taking 20 mg for years with limited side effects, but there was a spike in cholesterol and triglycerids during my last bloodwork so my dotor has increased my dose to 40mgs. Since then I have experienced whicked dreams every night. Vivid and sometimes downright weird. M 40 5 years
8/27/2009
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 3  Mod levels;familial heart disease None So far everything is okay. I'll know more once I check my blood in a few weeks. F 45 60 days
8/26/2009
 3  high cholesterol I've been on this med for about 2 months, and it did indeed bring my numbers in order; however, I have felt like crap for the last 2 months, with severe joint pain in my knees and hips (my hips have been replaced, so it must be tendon pain there). I thought the pain was due to taking Indocin (anti inflamatory) by a different manufacturer, but after reading this site, I'm not so sure. I am also extremely tired, and have been napping nightly as soon as I get home from work! This is so not me! I'm going to discontinue the simvastatin and see if the joint pain goes away again with using the Indocin. If it does, and I stop needing to nap, this drug is going right down the drain! F 55 60 days
8/23/2009
 1  bad cholesterol number was high After taking 40mg(generic version Simvastatin) every night-- I would start my day and a few hours in I would feel like I was going to pass out. If I didnt get up and walk around I would get light headed. Heart palpatations after working out and my attitude would be dismal and a feeling of tiredness around noon. After reading this site --I immediately got off the prescription and the NEXT day --I felt normal. Im back in the gym and feel great. This is a bad prescription and will the drugs out there---be very careful and listen to your body. Dont get caught up in Dr's opinion. There are a lot of pill pushers out there--listen to your body or get mulitplt opinions to address your situation. I would recommend staying off the meds and controlling your diet, implemented with exercise. M 38
8/21/2009
 1  hypercholesterolemia Fatigue, low back pain, swollen hands/feet, easy brusing, multiple migraine aura type eye problems, insomnia,severe intolerance to heat and overall not-feeling-well. I was prescribed simvastatin for hypercholesterolemia. I also take Synthroid for hypothyroidism with TSH usually 2.40; good for me. I was not very good at taking it consistently but two weeks before my lab tests I took it 13 nights out of the 14. I started with various side effects and assumed that it was due to "postmenopausal symptoms." I had blood work done a week before my appt and lipid profile was good; but for the first time I had creatinine low at 0.61, albumin/creatinine ratio high at 43.7 and TSH had risen to 4.46. I was concerned. I had these problems magnified because of the consistency I had taken the simvastatin and I believe it affected my blood work. I printed a list of symptoms and gave to my doctor; he did not agree. I reminded him how sensitive I am to medications due to being hypothyroid, and I told him I had quit taking it. I have lost weight, my tummy is decreasing in size, I sleep better and I no longer have an intolerance to heat. I am very concerned about possible permanent liver damage because of this medication. I feel let down by this doctor/clinic. I have applied for a new life insurance policy and I have to do repeat urine sample for two consecutive days; I am very anxious and hope that I do not have any permanent damage. Hope for the best!! F 58 14 days
8/21/2009
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 1  high cholesterol Muscle pain, joint pain, leg cramps, neck and shoulder pain, headache, blurred vision, sweating, swollen hands and feet. This is the second time I've tried Zocor. About 1 year ago dr. insisted I take Zorco and had same side effects. Now this year he insisted I try it again even after reminding him of the horrible side effects from last year. Side effects were actually a little worse than last year. I know when I go back to see him next month he will tell me these problems are not from the Zocor, but I know they are. I'm never going to take this or any other statin ever again. F 58 30 days
8/17/2009
 1  High Cholesterol I'm in very good shape for 60 years of age, and regularly rollerblade, bike ride, scuba dive plus I have low blood pressure and no illness of any sort. I can run the length of an airport. You get the idea. The brilliant doctor told me to take Simvastatin (40MG) and when I went outside to help the fuel oil man, my legs buckled under me and I fell down in the snow with no warning this was about to happen. Had I been on my roof shoveling snow like I’ve done for years I could have fallen to the ground and seriously injured myself or worse. Also, I experienced brief periods of complete memory loss/blackouts that were scary. For about 2 months after I stopped taking Simvastatin, I had a hard time keeping my weight up; something that has not happened to me in my entire life. What really torqued me off, was the the doctor's reaction to the letter I sent in, completely ignoring me, expecting me to take more and surprised that I actually over-ruled his poor judgement. They put me in What a mistake! Now the same doctor has me on Zetia which has me feeling like I'm in la-la land and God only knows what it will do to me. M 60 3 days
8/17/2009
 1  high cholesterol Pain in foot, ankle & knee only on the right side. Chronic pain, I have stopped taking this pill after reading the posts. My 80 year old mother has high cholesterol and has never taken a pill. I feel older and I'm in more pain than she is. Something is not right with this picture. Have been taking since April 1, 2009 Generic F 55 3 months
8/12/2009
 2  familial cholesterol very tired feel like I need to take a nap during the middle of the day, trouble with memory, I am the youngest person i know taking a simvistatin and it is because i have genetically inherited high cholesterol and can't lower it without a drug. My doctor wanted me to start taking this drug as soon as possible. It has worked in lowering my cholestorol numbers, from 284 to 180, but there are so many side effects i didn't expect and that my doctor believes isn't related to the drug, though I know they are. I used to be a normal weight and have gained 15 lbs since i have taken the drug. I also had really bad leg pains on lipitor, so i switched to a generic form of zocor and the pains have mostly gone away. I used to have a lot of energy but now i feel like i have hit a wall and can't concentrate for long periods of time. I might take a break from this drug for a few weeks and see if the effects go away. --let me know if you have similar symptoms at my age by emailing me at [email protected] F 19 6 months
8/9/2009
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7/29/2009
 1  cholesterol Muscle aches, dizziness, short breath, choking feeling,Legs and arms constantly tingling. Have had side affects that felt like a heart attack, head aches, depression, anxiety and over all feeling of dread. I have been on this medication for 2.5 yrs. since the start of zocor i have been rushed to the hospital 3 times with symptoms described in my side effects, I have had 2 nuclear stress tests, MRI, EKG's , Heart monitors, blood work, all have found nothing wrong. I have asked countless times if the medication could be causing these side effects. I have been reassured by many DR's that it would not be zocor, they have had me change my diet and workouts. Now they feel I have clinical depression and want to start a "PILL" to help this. I have never been sick or in the hospital until the start of this medication. I have decided to stop taking this medication and see if the side effects go away. It is sad that I must self diagnose. Thank you for this site... M 43 2.5 years
7/18/2009
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 1  high cholesterol Horrible, ongoing side effects which began after 8 weeks, and are still continuing 7 weeks after stopping this toxic drug. It started with 2 days of my left knee becoming unstable. While just standing, something shifted internally in my knee, contracting the muscles behind it. due to arthritic issues and having knee problems with my other knee, and, being 62,( as many of you did) , I initially made the assumption that it was those issues, and part of aging. However, starting the 3rd day of experiencing this adverse effect, I had bilateral pain from my lower back down through my toes. This pain involved muscle, joints, bones - everything! The pain was horrific, and lasted about 3 1/2-4 weeks. Then it stopped and my right knee became unstable. I am still in that state now, going to physical therapy, and having to use a cane! My cpk test was double what it should be, confirming what I suspected was the result of this drug. Initially my doctor was also feeling it was arthritis, but ate hum I wonder where these drug companies get their statistics. My doctor had informed me that only 5 % of patients experience any adverse effects. After this happened to me, I started talking with others and in one day came across 6 people who had adverse effects (with lipitor, rather than simvastatin). It seems to me that most of these adverse effects do not get reported. So please be sure you contact fda/medwatch and report your adverse effect so that these statistics can become more accurate. Thank you so much for this very helpful website! F 62 2 months
7/17/2009
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 1  stroke/heart attack/LDL/HCL panic/depression/thoughts of insanity/pain in my arms,legs,chest and back nausea/vomititing/ibs/gerd/gas/diarrea/skin and hair changes/weight gain/becoming old to damn fast... then lets talk about the hard hit on our bank account/my inability to work and function normally as a woman.The days wasted... 2 years 4 months and 3 days to be exact and most importantly the effects it had on my family,my friends my marriage and my sanity. You may wonder why sanity keeps popping up, so again I will say 2 years 4 months and 3 days ,understand how long that is to a once normal, active, fun, loving, young woman? It seems a lifetime ago,and the mirror agrees with me. I was prescribed Zocor 40 mg 2 years and 4 months ago for a possible stroke. My insurance tells me I could have possibly had a heart attack! I dont have enough room to tell of the test done and money spent but it was my life yanno? I have had these side effects since day one of taking the meds.However at that time I was prescribed several medications and I was scared for my life so I took them anyways.My Dr.(s) told me the side effects were from something else or considered minimal. My dosage was increased to 80 mg some reason my cholesterol was getting higher. I then was hit with diabetes.. I'm thinking what the hell? Three weeks ago I was told I'm at an extremely high risk for heart attack despite everything I have done. Make a long story short. My diabetes is gone x 6 months.I have lost 27 of the mere 60 lbs gained over 2 years.I am a young woman turning old so fast I don't even recognize myself and I felt crazy, yes I mean NUTS!God heard me and I found you,people like me.Thank you.. now I KNOW I'm not going crazy, these effects are REAL, and today my Dr.s will decide to save my life or be fired! After all, They do work for me! By the way I am married with a 19yo daughter and 17 yo son. This drug has not only affected me but all of them as well, I have found my children crying in private worried they wouldn't have a mom. SO THANKS ALOT ZOCOR! Sanity.. sighhh I'm more sane then I thought! F 39 2 years
7/17/2009
 1  To prevent heart disease I have never taken any statins - nor would I. I saw a very close friend suffer from side effects and that made me look for information. Please see my earlier comment - 11th of May, 2009. All statins have similar side effects. Therefore please read the comments for Simvastatin (=Zocor), Lipitor, Pravachol, Mervacor etc. The side effects can come at once or after many years when they often are diagnosed as somethings else or written off as old age. M 74 7 years
7/16/2009
 3  high cholestoral F 50 120 days
7/11/2009
 1  post-bypass med Increasing and considerable weakness throughout but without pain. Started taking it 4 months after double by-pass. Got to the point I was weaker than right after double bypass. I told VA docs over and over that I was getting weaker and not a one of several managed to connect the problem with simvasatin. They seemed to think that pain was a required element of the side effect. Had to find out for myself with extensive web browsing. Since then TV ads for statins mention weakness w/o pain. Now having joint and muscle pains on lovastatin but the VA docs haven't figured out - after three consults - that my non-trauma muscle pain might be a side effect. M 70 2 years
7/11/2009
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 1  High Cholesterol Headaches, dry mouth, diarrhea, anxiety, shooting pains in various locations, tingling in neck and jaw, bloating, gas. I'm discontinuing use as of today. Hoping these side effects go away quickly. F 42 26 days
7/9/2009
 1  to lower my cholostreol I was diagnosed 3 years ago with bursitis of the hip. I have lived with this ever since but until recently things began to get worse. Four months ago I would wake up with horrible cramps in my calfs. When I asked the Dr. he told me it wasnt the medicine. I continued to take it. Then in February I found I couldnt get up from a sitting position and walk . The bottom of my feet hurt so bad, he sent me to a podiatrist that diagnoses me with osteoarthritis and neuritis of the feet. He tells me to buy $400 night splints and $200 sneakers (NOT COVERED) but the pain gets worse. My feet are in so much pain and my legs, my fingers are swollen and the muscles in my arms are all inflamed. I just came from another doctor who immediately asked me if i was on any drugs to lower my cholostral and I said yes and he said stop it now! He also gave me Medrol to allevitate the swelling and pain since I cant take any NSAIDS and referred me to a Rhematologist. I will die if I start to feel better. If anyone decides to sue this company for this poison and needs me for a class action suit I am willing to join. F 50 3 years
7/9/2009
 4  high cholesterol none none so far been taking 20 mg.for 1 year; although cholesterol levels have dropped, doc has doubled dosage to further improve cholesterol levels; recent tests show changes in liver; will be watching closely for negative side effects F 58 1 years
6/26/2009
 2  Heart Attack & PVD Terrible leg pain while resting or sitting; heart palpitations; increased pulse rate; increased blood pressure; unmanageable and painful belching (despite taking Mylanta); very easily fatigued; weakness; chest pain radiating up to neck & jaw (belching seems to alleviate somewhat); gas & diarrhea; mysterious & fleeting pains throughout my body; very easily “winded;” feeling as if I could not take a full breath; tinnitus; mental confusion and feeling disconnected from reality. Prescribed 20mg Simvastatin daily after a heart attack and diagnosis of Peripheral Artery Disease 2 weeks after my 42nd Birthday. Cholesterol was at a healthy level, but due to the MI & PAD, the Dr. felt lowering the LDL would lower my risk of another MI. After reading the comments of others here, I plan to stop taking it. I'll increase my physical activity & add natural supplements to my already very healthy diet, instead. The side effects of this medication cause unnecessary worry - it feels like I'm having another heart attack! My peace of mind and a good night's rest are far more important to my well-being. F 42 18 days
6/20/2009

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