Skip to content

    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of simvastatin oral.

    Overall User Ratings

    1015 Total User Reviews

    User Reviews

    «Previous 6-10 of 584 Next»
    Condition: High Cholesterol
    4/23/2018 6:04:11 PM

    Reviewer: Dee, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    The medication did not lower my cholesterol. Plus, the side effects were loss of mental concentration with memory loss and my fingernails began to lift from the fingernail bed. I couldn't even put on a necklace without my fingernails lifting.

    Condition: High Cholesterol
    4/22/2018 9:43:15 PM

    Reviewer: kenstar23, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have been taking this drug for about 10 years. it has effectively controlled my total cholesterol and LDL. When I first starting taking this drug I had fairly significant hip and back pain. My doctor suggested I take CoQ10 which helped significantly,. I now take ubiquinol which is the more effective form of CoQ10...50 mg morning and evening.

    Condition: High Cholesterol
    3/10/2018 5:21:15 PM

    Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I had a near stoke event and my doctor started me on this, and so far I have had zero problems taking this drug.

    Condition: High Cholesterol
    12/30/2017 11:31:01 AM

    Reviewer: Toni, 45-54 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I have been taking 20mg for almost 1 year has lowered cholesterol. However, the extremely painful throbbing in hips at night keeps me up and have muscle weaknes. I could not figure out the hip pain til read reviews online. Thought it was mattress and is not. This med makes you feel older with the weakness. Done with statins

    Condition: High Cholesterol
    11/2/2017 1:20:01 PM

    Reviewer: RussH, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I've taken this for over 10yrs and am very satisfied with the results. Started with a level of 260 and now am down to 180. No side effects that others have mentioned. Better than having clogged arteries and stroke!

    «Previous 6-10 of 584 Next»

    Ask the pharmacist

    Questions about medications? Get expert answers by video or live chat about allergies, pregnancy, sleep, and more.
    See the Ask the Pharmacist event schedule.

    Ask a Question

    Popular Slideshows & Tools on WebMD

    disciplining a boy
    Types, symptoms, causes.
    fruit drinks
    Eat these to think better.
    bald woman smelling flowers
    Complementary therapies to ease symptoms.
    embarrassed woman
    Do you feel guilty after eating?
    diabetes highlighted
    4 early warning signs.
    birth control pills
    Which kind is right for you?
    Remember your finger
    Are you getting more forgetful?
    sticky notes on face
    10 tips to clear your brain fog.
    Close up of eye
    12 reasons you're distracted.
    Trainer demonstrating exercise for RA
    Exercises for your joints.
    Senior woman using diabetes test kit
    Each one takes 10 minutes or less.
    woman having a good day
    Revitalize your life.

    WebMD the app

    Get trusted health information. Whenever. Wherever... with your iPhone, iPad or Android.

    Find Out More
    IMPORTANT: About This Section and Other User-Generated Content on WebMD

    The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatment or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.

    Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.