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  1. SIMVASTATIN HELL ?

    I have been taking Simvastatin for over two years. During this time I have got progressively worse. Started with tingling and pins and needles in hands and fingers, ....

  2. Take great care using Statins

    I looked on this site to find how other people have managed using Statins to give me an insight into the drug Simvastatin. My brother used this drug to lower his ....

  3. Simvastatin and extreme depression and memory loss

    Thank you for all the comments here.

    I came to this site because I am very concerned for my Mother in law who is taking these tablets.

    She recently experienced ....

  4. simvastatin

    I STARTED TAKING SIMVASTATIN 20 MG. ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ANGINA .I WAS ALRIGHT TO START WITH BIT ISTARTED TO GET HORENDOUS CRAMP IN MY LEGS ....

  5. Simvastatin

    Hello fellow sufferers,

    I've recently returned from the government sponsored cholesteral check with the doctor. After 6 months of eating like a rabbit i've reduced ....

  6. Simvastatin problems.

    Like others on here I was prescribed Simvastatin for high cholesterol.

    I took it for a few months and as I already had some joint problems due to osteo arthritis ....

  7. Simvastatin has changed (ruined) my life

    I am on persantin m/r 200mg and Simvastatin 40mg after having taken a TIA.

    After 25 days without any problems I am now suffering:-

    1/ A terrible itch all ....

  8. Simvastatin Musclle pain. Memory loss.

    I was prescribed Simvastatin 40mg in February 2010.

    Since then I have had terrible cramps and pain in my calf muscles and knees when walking short distances. I ....

  9. Simvastatin? I am finished with them.

    I am a 72 years of age male, and have been on 40mg Simvastatin for about 3 years. for the last year or so I have been concerned as to my general health which seemed ....

  10. Advice

    Just been prescribed Simvastatin 40mg for my cholesterol (which is 5.1). I also have raised BP and recently diagnosed diabetic; although neither is high and I am ....

  11. I was prescribed Simvastatin (40mg) by my doctor because...

    I was prescribed Simvastatin (40mg) by my doctor because my cholesterol levels were high, even though I have no other risk factors. I took one pill and in the morning ....

  12. Simvastatin pains

    I have type 1 diabetes and my doctor put me on 40mg of Simvastatin because I had one cholesterol reading of 5.0! This was two or three years ago. I try to keep fit ....

  13. Simvastatin and Anxiety/depression

    Hi, I have only been taking 40mg of sim for just over 2 weeks,I take other meds to keep my anxiety/depression under control, and was feeling really well for the ....

  14. Taking Simvador alongside Bendrofluazide and Amlodipine....

    Taking Simvador alongside Bendrofluazide and Amlodipine.

    Not confident about the staff handlng the treatment: cannot/will not answer detailed questions, won't tell ....

  15. SIMVASTATIN 40MG V CRESTOR 10MG

    I HAVE BEEN TAKING 10MG OF CRESTOR FOR THE LAST 10 YEAR MY GP HAS MOVED ME TO 40MG SIMVASTATIN AS IT SAVES THE NHS MONEY IS 40MG OF SIMVASTATIN THE SAME AS 10MG ....

  16. Shall I take the Simvastatins?

    Hello, I am new here....I've had consistently high cholesterol. The lowest reading I've had is 6.8. I am currently at 7.3 after coming down from 8.6 (I've been 9.something ....

  17. help!

    I started on Simvastatin 3 days ago & I am now in agony!! I cant sleep, cant move & painkillers don't help. My Cholesterol was 8 so I need some help & ....

  18. hair loss

    sad please help I have been taking Simvastatin since th June 2010 following admission to hospital after a suspected heart attack , over the last few days i have ....

  19. Simvastatin and other medicines like Metaformin , Co-diovan

    Thankyou for this website and many other informative sites through the internet and you-tube I have had my fears confirmed. I have had muscle breakdown so that I ....

  20. simvastatin

    I have had 19 days worth of 40mg of this drug, I am 48, I have woke up this morning cannot move my knees, and I ache so bad i feel like a 90 yr old, how wonderfull ....

  21. Simvastatin

    Hello

    I've been taking Simvastatin since 2002 after having a minor heart attack, I am now 57. I honestly can't identify with the problems mentioned by other posters. ....

  22. Desperate for advice

    Hi

    I have been taking simvastatin for 2 years for high cholestral.I never put the way I am feeling at the moment down to the side effects from this drug until I ....

  23. 24 yr old with 10.6 Cholesterol !! ? Simvastatin

    Last few months have been very painful for me for many other reason. My brother (28) went for his routine blood est and was found to have 10.4 cholesterol. he was ....

  24. Simvastatin..

    I am now totally confused, after refusing to take Statins for 1 year, and seeing at least 4 different doctors who have all told me that I must take Statins, I have ....

  25. I emailed your web site about a week ago explaining the ...

    I emailed your web site about a week ago explaining the horrendous side affects which I believed I had through taking simvastatin. My doctor did not agree and said ....

  26. Simvastatin

    I was taking Simvastatin for a few years and had no idea of the side effects this drug could have and did have on me. I trusted my Doctors to look after me and help ....

  27. depression and simvastatin

    since taking simvastatin I have gradually become aware that my personality changed, becoming aggressive and morose. Since I suffer from clinical depression occassionally ....

  28. statin side-effects - (Atorvastatin 10 mgm)

    sad Hallo Coral and all other sufferers from Statin side-effects. I too am new to this forum, but would like to ask about anybody's experiences of side effects of ....

  29. Tired!

    I don't smoke, drink or excersise either, I work in a GP surgery. My cholesteral levels shot up to 8.8 over 6mths, My GP started me on 40mg of statins 3 mths ago, ....

  30. simvastatin

    i have been taking simvastatin for 4 years 1st 3 years 20mg last year i received a letter from my surgery informing me my dosage was being increased to 40mg and ....

  31. Side affects from Simvastins

    My side affects are not great, Ive not much energy anymore, sleeping a lot, being very tired. I do have a good day now and again but not many. Im on 40mg a night ....

  32. Plan of action

    I have been feeling very tired and in a lot of pain recently which takes the form of severe muscle pain in my feet, legs, hands and neck. To the point of not being ....

  33. newbie here...

    Hi,

    I am new here just joined today, I started taking simvastatin 20mg on friday last 12/3/10 for high cholesterol (level 7) can i use the flora type spreads ....

  34. side effects of simvastin

    my husband recently haD His simvastin dosage increased from 20mg to 40mg since this he is constantly tired his memory is poor and he has periods of confusion it ....

  35. new symptoms since increase in dosage

    my husband has recently had his dosage increased from 20mgto 40mg he is very tired and forgetful even occasionally confused the does seem to coincide with this increase ....

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