Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I started taking this drug about 2 years ago started getting cramps and leg pains in both legs about a month ago I started looking at side effects these problems are all side effects of this drug I stopped taking medicine and called my dr he told me to stop taking it .i have my physical in 2 weeks he will prescribe something else let's see if I get better

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I started taking this drug about 2 years ago started getting cramps and leg pains in both legs about a month ago I started looking at side effects these problems are all side effects of this drug I stopped taking medicine and called my dr he told me to stop taking it .i have my physical in 2 weeks he will prescribe something else let's see if I get better
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Reviewer: peanutpraline, 45-54 Female (Patient)

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ive been taking zocor for over 7 years, it works great. no side effects. just one pill a day i take it before bed.

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ive been taking zocor for over 7 years, it works great. no side effects. just one pill a day i take it before bed.
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Reviewer: Simvastatin, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have been on Zocor for several years. During this time I have had brain fog, severe muscle aches, and serious join pain in my knees, shoulders and elbows. Noticing hair loss after showering, numbness in my hands and feet during the night and especially when I would wake up in the morning. And high increase in sugar craving. I didnt put two and two together until talking with a friend who was on ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on Zocor for several years. During this time I have had brain fog, severe muscle aches, and serious join pain in my knees, shoulders and elbows. Noticing hair loss after showering, numbness in my hands and feet during the night and especially when I would wake up in the morning. And high increase in sugar craving. I didnt put two and two together until talking with a friend who was on this and couldnt function...has been off of it and has slowly started regaining her muscle strength. I looked on the reviews from people on this medication and could say yes to many of the symptoms. I thought it was just my body and getting older. (50 years old) I called my Doctors nurse and explained to her whats been going on and she said for me to stop it immediatly. I have had blood work done every 6 months while on this medication and my Doctor didnt seemed concerned...but now I have to make healthy decisions and try start eating healthier foods and now I will never take this medication again!!!!!!
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Reviewer: DD, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Made me very sick. Weakness and dizziness.

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Made me very sick. Weakness and dizziness.
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Reviewer: kathyvzw, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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My doctor gave me simvistatin for mildly high cholesterol though my ratios are within a good range. I have had mental fatigue and worsening leg pain while on this for nearly two years. My husband convinced me to try stopping to see if I improved and what a difference it has made! My mental clarity improved and the leg pains eased slightly. I tried to add the simvistatin again two nights ago and th ... Show Full Comment

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My doctor gave me simvistatin for mildly high cholesterol though my ratios are within a good range. I have had mental fatigue and worsening leg pain while on this for nearly two years. My husband convinced me to try stopping to see if I improved and what a difference it has made! My mental clarity improved and the leg pains eased slightly. I tried to add the simvistatin again two nights ago and the tiredness and sluggishness is back in full force. It barely lowered my cholesterol so I am going to try diet and exercise because this is not worth the side effects.
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