I'm all worried now

1. TankDave 3 November 2008 at 16:57PM
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   Just been prescribed 10mg Simvastatins by my doctor, following some recent blood checks revealed my cholestrol was 6.4

   After getting on the web to check what they are all about, I found this site. I can see why the chemist said \"watch out for muscle cramps with these\" when I picked them up.

   I wonder how long it will be before I know I'm going to be ok with these?

   I'm 45 BTW, a bit over weight \"about a stone\"

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2. Guest 4 November 2008 at 22:11PM

   I'm also worried about side effects. I have started Simvastatin, perscribed by doc for high cholesterol 8.4

   I'm on 40mg, 35 years old male.

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3. TankDave 7 December 2008 at 10:39AM

   I have an update.

   After taking these for 3 weeks and having an upset stomach EVERY morning, the Doc & myself agreed it would be a good idea to stop taking them.

   He also reckoned that if these particular Statins upset me, then others probably would too???

   I was not given any more advice on what to do about my levels either?

   Less time on the toilet is cool though. :D

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4. Guest 2 January 2009 at 13:29PM

   I have just picked up my repeat prescription from the doctors and found that my prescription has been changed from Lipitor Atrovastatin to Simvastatin. After inquiring as to why, I was told that the PCT was enforcing this because of cost! I am diabetic and was put on statins because my blood cholesterol readings were 5.2.

   Having just read the reviews on this site about this drug, I am now horrified at this cost cutting exercise and the effect that it could have on my life. I hold down a full time, highly stressful, management post which I enjoy but need to be fully fit for and the thought of possibly experiencing some of these side effects is really worrying me.

   I am due to take my first new tablet on Saturday. How long did it take for users to start experiencing the side effects?

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