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Reviewer: jane180, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have tried Zocor and Prevastatin with similar results, Prevastatin was worse! Bad stomach aches, muscle aches, headaches, definitely not worth pain. Now wants me to take Wechel, 6 a day, $50 for a month for something that may have same results! Odd though is that total cholesterol is 155, hdl is 41, ldl is 95. I'm diabetic but I do have a good diet with lots of fiber, grains and vegetable. T
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After taking this for 4 mos. yesterday I had to go to the er. Severe leg cramps and also severe abdominal pains. The leg pain is so bad I can barely walk today. The er said to stop taking it but I'm scared to try something else.
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Reviewer: southerngirl, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Caregiver)
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my husband takes it and complains of fatigue (every day) and back aches and being stiff. Plus, his personality has changed. I would prefer he not take it. He may not live as long, but it would certainly be more pleasant!!
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month
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This is the second cholesterol med I have been on and both have terrible side effects. I have been taking this for 2 weeks now and I have severe headaches, muscle aches, chest aches, lower back achs just about every inch of my body aches. I quit yesterday and will not subject my body to any more! What good is low cholesterol when I can't walk, dance do anything without being in pain. END OF
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Reviewer: jsanders56@live.com, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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