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Reviewer: Mars, 55-64 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Ease of taking,come on its a pill! Started crampping on left arm generating from elbow hand numbness and tingly,than right knee pain that generated into calf,feet hurt really bad,would have to take naproxen for pain. Then feet numbness,stopped pills left arm back to normal,pain in legs manageable now without naproxen,numbness clearing,feet no longer hurt. This pill is DEFINITLY not for me! My good
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Reviewer: Lady Di, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Have been taking for one month after trying Crestor for three months. Stopped Crestor due too severe muscle pains in my legs. Side effects with pravastatin have been stomach pain and gas belching before/after every meal, fatigue, and joint pains. Seeing doctor again in three weeks and plan to develop new plan.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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No problems at all with this medicine. Taking 40mg every evening and have normal cholesterol now. It's only been about three months but have had no side effects
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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inability for erection and lack of interest in sex
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Reviewer: Kenny, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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No problems. Just take one pill at night
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