Reviewer: markgustafson6, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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was put on med after 2nd test of high cholesterol, over 300. was told of the side effects and also came with information from VA pharmacy with all pertanent information. Was told to take at bedtime, 40 mg, and not to use grapefruit or grapefruit juice. some muscle soreness but nothing to really complain about. was told that if muscle aches became unbearable, stop meds for 2 wks and start again ... Show Full Comment

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was put on med after 2nd test of high cholesterol, over 300. was told of the side effects and also came with information from VA pharmacy with all pertanent information. Was told to take at bedtime, 40 mg, and not to use grapefruit or grapefruit juice. some muscle soreness but nothing to really complain about. was told that if muscle aches became unbearable, stop meds for 2 wks and start again and continue unless pain returned. next test in may to check effectivness.
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Reviewer: puggles, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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ever since i started this medicine two days later i am sick with the flu for 9 days now dirrarea bad and my nose i wish i could rip it off my face. i also itch about a hour after i take it i called my dr about the itch she said it was not a side effect. so i dont bother to call about the flu symptoms. the coughing is so bad my ribs hurt. i not sure if i should call her to let her know how bad ... Show Full Comment

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ever since i started this medicine two days later i am sick with the flu for 9 days now dirrarea bad and my nose i wish i could rip it off my face. i also itch about a hour after i take it i called my dr about the itch she said it was not a side effect. so i dont bother to call about the flu symptoms. the coughing is so bad my ribs hurt. i not sure if i should call her to let her know how bad i feel i have a appt in 2 weeks maybe i should wait to tell her then
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Reviewer: saddleman, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Not much to write as I have just started one (1) 40 mg tablet at bedtime. I'm hopefull that treatment program will provide benefit without side effects. I'm 56 years old with a very active lifestyle involving cycling 5-6 days for and average of 2.5 to 4.5 houra a day. My primary care physician started me on simvastatin due to my LDL's tracking higher the last 3 years. from 128 to 13 ... Show Full Comment

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Not much to write as I have just started one (1) 40 mg tablet at bedtime. I'm hopefull that treatment program will provide benefit without side effects. I'm 56 years old with a very active lifestyle involving cycling 5-6 days for and average of 2.5 to 4.5 houra a day. My primary care physician started me on simvastatin due to my LDL's tracking higher the last 3 years. from 128 to 134 to 145. HDL's ranged 64 to 70 back down to 58 the last fasting blood check. I can't yet rank the effectiveness of the drug because I just started taking it. Will find out in June.
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Reviewer: jwkriner, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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whole body rash interaction

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whole body rash interaction
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Reviewer: mindyven1956, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I'm surprised of all the people with side effects. I've been experiencing joint & muscle pain with difficulty walking & noticed puffiness in my face. I had to go off of it but it took 2 months to get so bad.

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I'm surprised of all the people with side effects. I've been experiencing joint & muscle pain with difficulty walking & noticed puffiness in my face. I had to go off of it but it took 2 months to get so bad.
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