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Triglycerides above 1000
by Reviewer85985
on July 14, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Abdominal distress, low back pain, muscle weakness, some memory issues, lack of drive, constant chest pains and arm numbness but all "none cardiac related" hmmm, migraines, lack of libido, and general over all wastefulness. I have this constant feeling of Imminent Demise. Too damn young to feel this damn old. Time taken and dosage: 4 months40 mg 1X D Review: The drug dropped my cholesterol by 20 points, so would a forced march but with less side effects. Too weak to excercise now so original health condition is worse than if I did nothing. Death does wonders for high blood pressure issues also! 
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer85986
on July 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Initially few side effects-cloudy cognitive function and difficulty sleeping that I wrote off to menopause. Minor side effect of tingling in hands. Doctor said carpal tunnel. In the last three months thing went down hill fast. Terrible gastrointestinal issues, horrible night sweats, difficulty sleeping and the feeling I was going to have a heart attack. Pain in collar bone and chest. Pain lower abdomen. Time taken and dosage: 2 years20 1X D Review: Do not take this drug. After finding this site last night I am intensely relieved that all of my issues are Zocor. I have been a runner for 20 years. Last night I discovered that statins cause tendon ruptures. No wonder I have severe achilles tendonitis. If you want tendon ruptures, poor health, anxiety, chest pains, stomach issues, sleep issues and memory issues-Zocor is the drug for you.
High total cholesteral but good HDL
by Reviewer85987
on June 29, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: muscle cramps in legs and feet, muscle atrophy, constantly extremely fatigued, serious abdominal pain that can't be diagnosed, chronic lower back pain and flank pain, hair loss, total loss of libido, possible memory issues. Only took this because of family history; tests show no cardiovascular problems yet. Time taken and dosage: 8 years10 mg 1X D Review: Was shocked to see my life in the comments on this site. A couple of days ago my intuition said stop the simvastin! So I'm trying it, but was concerned about problems due to stopping--so I found this site. Until reading this site, I had deluded myself that perhaps my symptoms were due to age, but I have to say that I already feel surprisingly better since stopping this poison. I look forward to seeing what improvements may happen over the next few months--it will take me that long to get in to see my doc for a physical and by then she may get an earful. 
lipidermia/heart attack & 3 stent p
by Reviewer85988
on June 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Muscle weakness & pain on right side, especially lower back down the right leg. I have also had various digestive upsets.Why would the drug only effect one side? Time taken and dosage: 5 months40 mg 1X D Review: I have had past back problems but not for a long time & this seems different I can't walk to the dumpster without pain. Doctors are in complete denial about statin drugs, although I have to admit it did lower my cholesterol. No matter how good I eat & even taking niacin my cholesterol went up after stopping the drug, my leg hurts to bad to exercise. Any ideas would be appreciated
high cholesterol
by Reviewer85989
on June 18, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Severe pain in legs. Memory loss and since quiting I am experiencing chest and back pain. Time taken and dosage: 7 days20 1X D Review: Chest and back pain has lasted over a week since quiting Zocor. I was making so many mistakes at work by forgetting details. Could not even remember how to put a call on hold. I have been concerned about heart attack untill I read this sight. How much longer will symptons last?
high cholesterol
by Reviewer85990
on June 11, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: SEVERE MUSCLE PAIN. Crushing, crippling, disabling cramps in calf muscles along with stabbing chest pains. Burning, stinging thigh muscles. Time taken and dosage: 9 days20 mg 1X D Review: Through process of elimination of other drugs previously prescribed, I decided to withdraw myself from Zocor 3 weeks ago. ALL of the pain has gone away!!! My endocrinologist/internist(now former) never thought my complaints about severe pain were related to Zocor. However, my brother-in-law, a rheumotolgist,told me to STOP this drug immediately. I now feel terrific. My life was substandard on this horrible drug. Being in constant pain created a lot of anxiety. I have seen 3 neurologists and pain management specialists, as well as 3 orthopedists. I answered my own question about the pain - I quit this drug. Statins, in general, can cause muscle pain. The FDA warning (March 2010) convinced me!
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer85991
on May 30, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Until this past week or so I had no "noticeable" symptoms or minor effects after my most recent blood test which showed a "reduction" in my overall cholesterol levels after two months. My doctor decided to continue my dosage at 20mg as per the original prescription until my next blood test in July. This morning I am experiencing severe upper abdominal cramping almost unbearably painful like having a knife turn in my upper abdomen. I am also very achy in my right kidney area with some shortness of breath and nausea associated to the abdominal pain. Time taken and dosage: 4 months20mg 1X D Review: I spoke with an advice nurse at my doctor's office this morning and they agreed that I should cease taking this medication immediately and see my doctor and get my labs moved up. I have NEVER experienced this level of abdominal pain in my life and I am generally healthy and relatively active and drink alcohol only moderately. Somebody recently posted "I wouldn't give this drug to my worst enemy.."? I wholeheartedly agree with that statement! I cannot see the benefit outweighing the pain and severe discomfort I am experiencing and I refuse to take another Statin of any kind if this level of pain is the price. If I was physically damaged by this drug I will be taking this to a personal injury attorney pronto and somebody will pay!
cholesterol
by Reviewer85992
on May 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: had chol of 236. Dr. put me one 20mg per day. I am a healthy 54 yr old with no prior problems. started having frozen shoulder problems and frozen knee issues out of the blue. never before had there issues and chalked them up to getting older.also, had profound fatique and muscle weakness. stiff joints at ankles. I fell and fractured my left ankle by going off the curbed. just chalked it up to not paying attention as I was having major brain fogginess. memory loss. my urine was a coke color and i had urinary urge frequently. also, abd pain. i felt like i was falling apart. i thought maybe it was my fibroids that was causing weakness and abd pain, had a hysterectomy and quess what it ended up in icu due to major hemodynamic fluid shift according to my cardiologist who by the way I have never needed a cardiologist, never had surgery before or any fractures before ALL THIS AFTER TAKING ZORCOR- MAJOR WARNING HERE PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION IT HAS REALLY PUT MY HEALTH IN DANGER. app Time taken and dosage: 2 days20mg 1X D Review: I am now doing better and have some rotator cuff issues of the right shoulder but it is improving. please read all side effects prior to going on any med. I did not and I feel stupid. If it wasn't for the fda warning on cnn i would never have did research.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer85993
on May 20, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 31.0 Side effects: I had already tried Liptor and Crestor, neither of which agreed with me, so my statin obsessed doctor decided I needed to try Zocor. My cholesterol seems to stick right at 240 without any medication. I had it down to 195 without drugs, but that wasn't good enough for my doctor. Well, about a month after starting the Zocar, I began to have pain on my right side. At first I didn't think much of it, it had happened before over the years, with no known cause.However, the pain became worse and more widespread. Soon my back, sides (left, right or both), stomach, lower abdomen, arms, elbows, and knees were randomly hurting; sometimes all at once, other times just in one or two places. It got so bad I could barely get out of bed or even walk.I went to my GP (not the doctor who prescribed the statins). Instead of believing a statin could cause it, he had me get a CT and colonoscopy to look for cancers, and when all of the tests found nothing, he told me it was just stress or "spast Time taken and dosage: 3 months20mg 1X D Review:
Prescribed by a Diabetes consultant
by Reviewer85994
on May 20, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Pain in shoulder, thigh and calf muscles, muscle wastage, memory impairment, hypertension, discoloured urine Time taken and dosage: 3 years40 1X D Review: I was switched from Rosuvastatin to generic Simvastatin, without consultation on cost grounds. I have been taking Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin and Simvastatin for 13 years.
To lower Cholstrol level
by Reviewer85995
on May 19, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 72.0 Side effects: Severe Muscle pains. Time taken and dosage: 24 months 1X D Review: Has ruined my life.
Moderate High Cholesterol
by Reviewer85996
on May 19, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Every joint and muscle in my body hurt! Stomach/severe chest-heart attack symtoms. Also was taking Zetia. Simvastatin was added, I went down hill even faster. Meds recommended due to family history heart desease. Time taken and dosage: 2 months20 mg 1X D Review: I'd rather eat dirt mud pies-than take Simvastatin or Zetia. It began Nov. 2009 with Zetia. Slowly became unusally tired, very sore muscles legs/arms & joint pain, but no activities to trigger. Explained away something I lifted. No flu or colds. Noticing chest pains/pinching, stomach problems. Days past-unexplained muscle,joint pain continued. Then came trip to ER with severe heart attack systems. All test ran-no heart problems. ER doc recommended adding Simvastatin to my meds. Talked w/family doc-gave the ok, so I began taking. What a mistake. Took Simvastatin almost 2 months, previous symtoms worsened, & ER trip # 2, felt like I was stabbed in center of chest-worse than the first ER trip. Confirmed no heart issues at all. Came home couldn't eat-it hurt in center of chest and mid back. Sent for test upper GI stomach,gallstones-all ok. Thought I was losing my mind and body. When all test revealed OK, I knew had to be meds, I stopped the meds!! Symtoms disappearing like magic!! After all this, began researching more,I found this site. I thank you all,I thought I was going crazy-my body was breaking down/hurting but test showing all ok-Listen to your body. 
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer85997
on May 15, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Possible existing neck and shoulder pain accentuated. However, this is the fourth statin I have taken and the only one I am able to tolerate. I tried Pravastatin, Lipitor, and Lovastatin and had horrible muscle pain in my legs and general fatigue with all. My gynecologist actually told me that the side effects were not as bad with some of the older statins. That is my experience with Simvastatin (Zocor). Time taken and dosage: 3 months20 1X D Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer85998
on May 1, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Knee join pain, ankle pain and shooting up legs, painful thigh pain which makes walking very difficult, have to be off from teaching because so painful. Time taken and dosage: 4 months 1X D Review: Had strange muscle sensation in left ankle after two months, but just thought it was due to being on my feet all day. Then, the third month was taking ibuprofen, which didn't help leg pain. Then, suddenly, the pain got unbearable with the muscle pain, making my thigh muscles very tight, like walking on boards or concrete. I think more doctors should be reporting this because people are suffering needlessly. After suffering for two weeks, I looked up the only drug I had been taking daily...simvastatin..and couldn't believe the side effects that people have. I wish I would have never been put on a statin.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer85999
on April 26, 2010
Sex:
Age: 44.0 Side effects: I've noticed an alarming increase in hair loss. My doctor put me on Simvastatin to combat the cost of Zocor. My hair is thinning and very dry. I've done everything to try to prevent it(hair vitamins, oil treatments ect.) My cholesterol numbers are down but I'm stressed about the increased hair loss. I've even had injections by a dermatologist for 3 years without results. I don't know what to do at this point.If anyone had this problem and found a solution, please let me know. Time taken and dosage: 20 mg 1X D Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86000
on April 22, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Taking Simvastatin and experiencing extreme lower back pain. See comments section. Time taken and dosage: 4 months10 MG 1X D Review: Not sure if related so here is the story took meds for a month after about two weeks back pain begin gradually worsening daily until I could barely drive so I stopped taking and talked to my doctor. He did not think was related to meds. I waited until back felt better and started again with not much paid but a bit of lower strain until one day the pain all hit at once and I can now barely walk. I just stopped taking meds yesterday and not sure if is related becuase I have had back pain before but not for about 5 years as I am in better physical condition. I will no longer take this medicine related or not.
high LDL
by Reviewer86001
on April 16, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: After a few days of taking Zocor I have become unable to sleep. The most sleep I get is about 3hrs. Try to get back to sleep but unable to. That is the only side effect I have noticed. Since I can't sleep I decided to look up side effects and it scares me to death...I'm going to give it a chance until I go back for my 6 wks blood test.....but I have a feeling I will stop the medication. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks40 mg 1X D Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86002
on April 16, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: from day 1 noticed pain in right shoulder, unable to lift arm like tendons were pulled. Then a day or so later noticed pain in my neck that started right by the windpipe and rolled down to the shoulder joint and around the back of the shoulder. The whole right side from the base of my skull to the shoulder joint felt as if it was fulled or strained. Now hurts to yawn, cough, blow my nose, and sneeze.Decided to look online and saw these are side effects. But are they worth the damage??? I will stop taking this to see if improvement. Time taken and dosage: 7 days20 mg 1X D Review:
hyperlipidemia
by Reviewer86003
on April 13, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 67.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 150 days20 1X D Review: lowered LD cholesterol by factor of 2
Slightly elevated LDL
by Reviewer86004
on April 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 67.0 Side effects: The so-called "rare" allergic reaction: abdominal pain, dark urine, pains in thighs and feet, all-over tingling and flushing. Of more concern is possible related external resorption of one tooth which may entail an implant, development of chronic sinusitis, increased blood sugar and possible kidney damage. I rank agreeing to take this drug as one of the worst decisions I have ever made in my life. The side effects came on gradually and it was only after about two months that I began to realize what was happening -- should have investigated all possible side effects before I started taking simvastatin, as they are subtle and can easily be attributed to something else. Fortunately, my doctor agreed simvastatin was causing at least some of the side effects and that I should stop taking it. Time taken and dosage: 2 months20 1X D Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86005
on April 9, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: This year blood in colon, swelling in abdominal area, had colonoscopy, possibly UC . Ankle joint pain. Inability to concentrate. Forgetful. Extreme low energy. Starting swelling in feet and legs at end of day,(possible muscle damage) protein loss in blood test. To young to feel this old. I am approx. 25 lbs overweight, had weight gain since on zocor and believe it is do to lack of energy. Time taken and dosage: 6 years80 mg 1X D Review: Wonder if company was looking to make a lot of money fast because the drug does work on cholesterol levels but I have to ask if it was tested enough to see what the other effects would be.
cholesterol
by Reviewer86006
on April 7, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 3 months40mg 1X D Review: I tried many others that gave me joint pain - none on this one- cholesterol looking good too
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86007
on April 2, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: TOO MANY ! MUSCLE ACHES, HEEL PAIN, MEMORY LOSS, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS ! I COULD GO ON.... Time taken and dosage: 21 days20 mg 1X D Review: WOULDN'T GIVE THIS - "MEDICINE" - TO MY WORST ENEMY.DR. REFUSED TO BELIEVE THE LINK, I KNOW THIS OLE BODY BY NOW. NO FURTHER SYMPTOMS ON STOPPING DRUG !CHICKENS COMING HOME TO ROOST, WITH FDA WARNING, & ABOUT TIME ....
cholesterol
by Reviewer86008
on March 29, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 63.0 Side effects: body aches and paid muscle sorness Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years20 1X D Review:
cholesterol
by Reviewer86009
on March 26, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: Stomach and digestive issues, joint pain, brain for. Time taken and dosage: 20mg 1X D Review: I've been on it for a number of years....not sure when I started taking it. Cholesterol numers are very good. For the last year, I've had almost constant digestive issues, nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain. Thought I had Ovarian Cancer. Had abdominal ultra sound, ct and mri which showed a "fatty" liver. I don't drink alcohol. Stoped zocor for 3 weeks, felt better. Started it again & the symptoms returned. I've been off of it for 3 days and feel much better already. Have also had brain fog for ages and joint pain.and the symptoms returned. I've been off of it for 3 days and feel much better already.
high cholesterol and heart attack
by Reviewer86010
on March 24, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Complete loss of libido. Lower back pain and stiffness; both shoulders 'frozen'; frequent urination; leg cramps and twitching at night (and sometimes in the day); muscle weakness; general fatigue and loss of interest in doing things; memory loss; reflux and heartburn. Time taken and dosage: 10 years40 mg 1X D Review: I've been taking Zocor for ten years; during that time, it has helped lower my cholesterol readings, but I'm pretty certain now at a price. I'm discontinuing for a while to see if I get any relief from the back and shoulder pain and stiffness and the fatigue and loss of motivation. I've read many of the comments here carefully, and I think that there are two very important things to consider. One is something several have talked about, and that is the under-reporting of problems to the FDA and to the doctors prescribing this medication. The other is the general trend(s) being described...loss of libido, fatigue, stiffness and soreness, especially in joints, legs and back. My own personal surmise is that although this medication is effective in lowering cholesterol, its side effects and problematic interaction with our bodies have been seriously side-stepped by both the pharmaceutical companies and doctors in general. I'll try to return after this (my second) interruption of Zocor useage and report if anything has improved.
cholesterol
by Reviewer86011
on March 23, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: I felt like I had the flu to the 10th power from the first dose. I went to bed 2hours early for 7days. I woke up stiff but able to go to work but I have had diarrhea to the point of bleeding. I also seemed to be a little unsure of myself, not the norm for me. I started itching by the time I left work and was still itching when I went to bed. My stomach cramped. My muscles ached. I had the most urgent urination. I have a wonderful Dr so I really didn't give the drug a second thought until I got ready to take the 40mg tablet on the fifth night I stopped and looked up side-effects. I had a nose bleed that day and I don't have nose bleeds so---. I couldn't find any other people with nose bleeds but flu like symptoms were everywhere. I have stopped the Simvastatin and changed to fish oil two days ago. I still have lingering effects. I still have a sore throat, cough, muscle pain, swollen glands, chest pain, diarrhea, stomach cramping and exhaution but the effects are lessening. Th Time taken and dosage: 4 days40mg 1X D Review:
Cholesterol Levels
by Reviewer86012
on March 22, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Sever arm pain.Loss of fine motor skills.sleepless nights. Time taken and dosage: 3 months40mg 1X D Review: Thought I was going crazy until the FDA article and the stories on this site.Stoped this treatment a week ago and still have the pain and loss of sleep.Think very carfully before useing this drug.
it is 1/2 of Vytorin -190 LDL/60HDL
by Reviewer86013
on March 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: First it was just cramps at night. After the second dr. I consulted told me to continue to exercise--that it was NOT related, I exercised hard and everything went awry. It is more than 2 yrs after stopping the drug and my muscles, calves especially, continue to get worse and they twitch like crazy after I exercise. Took it every other day. We think the drug triggered a latent metabolic disorder that never would have surfaced if "muscle cramps" had been listed as a side effect--as it is in several other countries, but not in the U.S. Time taken and dosage: 6 months20 mg. 3X W Review: The FDA just came out with a statement about Zocor - high dose (80 mg) possibly causing permanent muscle damage. I have that on a low dose. It's scary and frustrating.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86014
on March 19, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: I experience muscle and back pain ever since the Dr. upped my dose to 80 mg. I am cutting back down to 40 mg. immediately! Time taken and dosage: 5 years80 1X D Review: Just heard today on TV, new health warnings for anyone taking Just announced on TV today, that taking 80mg of Zocor, Can cause Muscle damage and Kidney Failure. Contact your Dr. or Pharmacist and see if you can cut your dosage, They said especially Asian people of thin build are at risk
Cholesterol
by Reviewer86015
on March 7, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Leg tiredness. Had bypass surgery in Oct and my cholesterol was roughly 230. Trying to run again, but muscle tiredness and aches are difficult. Is it the Zocor or the Coreg I am taking? Time taken and dosage: 6 months40mg 1X D Review:
Cholesterol Levels
by Reviewer86016
on March 6, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: I believe these are all related to the Zocor as I did not have the issues prior. It first started with an eye twitch. From there almost like a respitory and stomach problem. My throat down to stomach felt as if I had been cleaning with bleach for hours and as though someone was strangling me. Trouble clearing throat, some heartburn with severe pain, but not normal heartburn. Feeling of something caught in throat. Enheightened sense of smell. On and off fever 99.2-99.4, then goes back to normal. Then to top that off, noticed on back of neck a few days ago around hairline, which seems to be an enlarged lymph node. Something is going on here!!! Time taken and dosage: 20 days20 mg 1X D Review: Going to my doctor on Tuesday with list of symptoms. I am going to reduce the meds even if she doesn't suggest it to 10mg. My main concern is the lymph node as if I have some infection somewhere now.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86017
on March 6, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: After the first week, I noticed neck pain and thought it resulted from napping on the couch. This morning, I could hardly get out of bed. I had extreme pain in my left chest, neck and back. I could not lift my arm and wondered if I was having a heart attack. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks40 mg 1X D Review: I am a very active person. I teach elementary school and have never had an experience like this that I could not explain. It scared me enough to go to the neighborhood firestation so the paramedics check me out. Fortunately, everything looked ok and I came home and got on the internet. I am stopping Simvastatin today. Hopefully, this pain will go away since I've only used it for 2 weeks.
Genetic High LDL
by Reviewer86018
on February 28, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Also taking Zestril for High BP that came on late last year, so not sure which to attribute these minor side effects: Dry Mouth (especially at night while sleeping)Lack of sensation during sexVivid strange dreams Time taken and dosage: 30 days20 mg 1X D Review: I am 40, 6'-01", 218 lbs. I play ice hockey, walk the dog an hour every day, have a somewhat physically demanding job, do plenty of active work around the house, and have two busy young kids. I eat 3 healthy meals most of the time, I brown bag it to work, and only rarely would you ever catch me at the "drive-thru". I drink moderately and I don't smoke. Somehow though, at my age I have high bad cholesterol, and borderline high blood pressure. The thought of heart attack, stroke, heart disease etc... scares the hell out me, so I will take the minor side effects from either of my two medications. I am lucky to not have the serious negative effects as some of you here, but I'm also lucky that I went to my doctor and got on these meds, so I don't suddenly disappear from the population at a relatively early age.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86020
on February 26, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Began taking 5 mg daily(broke the 10mg pill in half) for 4 weeks then upped to 10 mg because I was aware of side effects for statin class of drugs. After two months, began waking up at night with severe leg pain. After two days, physician directed me to discontinue use. Now, a week later, pain persists, though not quite as severe as before. I assume I'll be switched to another statin, but I will be keeping it at a lower dose for a longer period of time. Time taken and dosage: 2 months10mg 1X D Review:
My total cholesterol was around 200
by Reviewer86021
on February 21, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: I started out at 20 mg.'s/day for about 10 months, then upped to 40 mg.'s/day to get total cholesterol below 200,( it did lower it to 175.) BUT... I have progressively felt lousy- weak despite an aggressive work-out regimen. 3 weeks ago took a turn for the worst- severe headaches, nausea, extreme fatigue and malaise,extreme muscle weakness, and then this week severe muscle cramping and soreness- especially in both calves. My urine is dark and stinky. My wife notices that my hair is thinning. I was a strong 58- now feel like a sickly 80 year old. Time taken and dosage: 365 days40 mg. 1X D Review: I stopped Zocor 2 days ago, and am going in for bloodwork and urinalysis tomorrow. If it is the Zocor the public needs to be better warned...this has been a nightmare!
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86022
on February 12, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: After 1 week of taking this drug, an extremely intense pain developed in my left shoulder, arm, and neck. Also some tingling and numbness occurring in my left hand. Time taken and dosage: 7 days10 MG 1X D Review: Side effects are too much to endure for the benefit. Needless to say, I stopped taking this drug.
high total cholestorl 236
by Reviewer86023
on February 11, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 62.0 Side effects: posted on zocor experience previously 12/09/09 & 12/20/09 Time taken and dosage: 60 days20mg 1X D Review: have now been on Crestor for 30 days with no side effects that I can attribute to the drug. Will switch to Crestor secetion to report future experience with this medication. After the hell of zocor, thank God there are so many statin options! In light of the dangers of high cholestrol, it is worth trying as many as possible until one that works for you is found. I am happy to report that I have regained my libido!!!
PAD, Heart Attack Dec 2008
by Reviewer86024
on February 11, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: After 12-months on Zocor began feelings of toxic shock, lack of balance, losing consciousness/almost passed out, anxiety, short spikes in heart rate, etc. These symptoms have been going on sporadically from the beginning but worst over last month. Time taken and dosage: 13 months80 MG 1X D Review: My doctor is a drug pusher, just like others say. I will chance another heart attack or death and leaving my wife and 10-year old son in this world for a chance to feel healthy. I hope I have a chance to avoid a heart attack since I had smoked for 30-years when I had a heart attack and quit 13 months ago. My diet is fairly healthy. I look like I am in very good physical shape and exercise one or two times a day at the gym.
High cholesteral ( LDL)
by Reviewer86025
on February 10, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 68.0 Side effects: Experiencing severe pain in back and right side of heel. Time taken and dosage: 12 days20 1X D Review: I have a sleeping disorder. Since I have been taking Zocor, I don't have to take my sleep medication any more. When I wake upin the morning, I feel energetic and well rested. 
high cholesteral
by Reviewer86026
on February 8, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: no side effects Time taken and dosage: 15 years40mg 1X D Review: had 4x bypass in 1995, started taking 40mg zocor then, lowered cholestral from 290 to 135. No side effects at all. Now diagnosed with PAD in my toes, hope they can save them.
Review
by Reviewer86027
on February 6, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Have all side effects as everyone describe. After reading the post i stoped taking zocor 3 days ago hope i will get better soon...... Time taken and dosage: 4 years40mg 1X D Review:
genetic high cholesterol
by Reviewer86028
on February 5, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Little over a month of taking this drug, started to experience nausea and extreme dizziness. 2 episodes without passing out, third episode not so lucky - passed out in the shower, fell backwards out of the tub and hit my head, back and neck on cabinet. First ever 911 event. In the hospital for 3 days. Took Zocor first night in hospital - doctor said it wasn't connected - had the same reaction. Doctor then stopped the drug. All heart tests came back negative. Took Crestor for 2 months with no side affects whatsoever. Insurance co wouldn't pay for it and said I had to take Zocor. Guess they really have paid now, 3 days in a California hospital with every heart test under the sun has really added up fast. Given that my condition is genetic - diet does absolutely nothing - I don't have a lot of choice given that I'm at an age where this genetic condition starts to do damage. Time taken and dosage: 30 days10MG 1X D Review:
Review
by Reviewer86029
on February 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: I have the worst salty taste in my mouth. It never goes away. I'd rather have high cholesteral than deal with this. I stopped tne drug yesterday. I pray I go back to normal. This is poison! I have always been a healthy and smart person. I feel like I have been duped! Time taken and dosage: 4 days 1X D Review: This drug is not worth the price you pay while on it!
High LDL
by Reviewer86030
on January 26, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Kidney Pain, Joint Pain, Darkened Urine, Sleeplessness, Cramping in feet. Felt so bad one night I made sure to take my cell phone to bed with me in case I needed to call someone for help. Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: All of this after only 6 days of taking simvastatin! I had trouble with Lipitor and Crestor but nothing compared to this. Physician told me to cut 10mg tablet in half. Cut it in half again(2.5mg) after a couple of days to see if it made a difference but side effects remained just as bad. Wouldn't recommend this drug to anyone that has any sensitivity to medication.
NO
by Reviewer86031
on January 24, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: caused the disintegration of my muscles in a short period of time. Lost so much strength I went from lifting 25 lb boxes at work to not able to lift even 2 lbs without pain. No strength. Had a therapist and one doctor tell me to stop taking immediately. It has taken over 1 yr to rebuild my muscles. Still not there yet. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Should be taken off market.
moderately high cholesterol
by Reviewer86032
on January 24, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 62.0 Side effects: hand tremor right awaym all the time Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Doc does not believe it was due to the drug.after discontinuing it, the tremor improved but didn't go away.
cholesterol
by Reviewer86033
on January 23, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Tiny sores on my head at first. Feel unmotivated but could be due to darkness outside. Stopped anti-depressant after years of very low dose. Biggest issue is weight gain. Not sure if it's my age, lack of activity. I wondered if I started to crave sweets after taking it, but wasn't sure if it was just because I felt if it controlle my cholesterol I could eat what I wanted. But this has continued. Time taken and dosage: Review: Only on 10mg and it's brought me down to just above the healthy leevel. Tried 15 mg. but it didn't make any difference (1 1/2 pills). Main concern now is weight gain. Will focus on getting exercise and eating better and see if it helps.
Mild high cholesterol
by Reviewer86034
on January 21, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Similar to a citrate reaction when giving platelets: Bilateral tingling in thumb, base of thumb, index finger, up the lateral forearm, lower lips and chin. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 months Review: I called the doctor at the VA. He said to discontinue, and just exercise and diet.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86035
on January 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Started Simvastatin 20mg in Jan 2009. Side effects crept up on me gradually until they became unbearable a year later. Have gained 10lbs, probably cuz of reduced exercise due to pain. Had pain in feet, toes, arms, hands and fingers. Month 5: Started having pain in my left arm. Month 12: Told my PCP that I have had this pain for several months and that it isn't getting better - he thought it was a rotator cuff injury, gave me instructions for exercises. This month, my RIGHT arm started to hurt also. First thought it's from overusing the right arm to compensate for left arm pain but I'm convinced it's the medication. Month 8: My wedding rings no longer fit because they were so tight and I was hoping that this was a temporary issue due to weight gain. Recently I had my ring size measured. I was a size 6.5 through the 1970s/1980s, and had been a 7 all through the 1990s up till last year August - I was told that it's a 9 now! I can't believe that my size would increase that much in such a s Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I stopped taking Simvastatin on Jan 10. The pains are diminishing gradually but are still there. My arm pain is much better on my right arm but I still have my left arm pain and I do believe that I do have an actual rotator cuff injury and I need to keep doing the exercises to see if it will get better without some sort of repair surgery. My fingers still hurt although it doesn't seem to be as constant as it was previously. They are still swollen. I recently spoke with my sister and it turns out that she has had almost all the same side effects as mine which she first got on Lipitor a couple of years ago, then went off it and then started Simvastatin last year and got the same problems again so she went off it before the end of the year. I wish I had spoken to her about this earlier - we didn't know that we were going through the same issues as we live far apart and usually don't discuss health problems.
cholesteral
by Reviewer86036
on January 20, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: I've been gaining weight, for no reason. And I just can't get motivated to work out. Just total lethargy Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Anybody else gaining weight??
High colestorol
by Reviewer86037
on January 10, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 46.0 Side effects: I started 40mg Simvastin 2 weeks ago a year after procrastinating starting it. A week later, I had extreme vertigo and my first 911 call ever, but the doctor the next day said it was caused by a sinus infection and prescribed an antibiotic (Azithromycin). Ever since, though, while I have no clear physical symptoms, I have felt a difference in fatigue/sleep. I'm 320 lbs. and get little exercise, and had irregular sleeping patterns while not working for a period right now, so my sleep was irregular already, but I felt like I understood the patterns/tiredness. Since then it feels very different. I feel a sort of constant tiredness, a 'crash' when I go to deep sleep, I haven't come close to remembering a dream when I wake up, I wake up in a sort of 'still tired' feeling, I just 'don't feel normal' in a way. I can't tell if it's the drug or not, I started Mertformin and it at the same time for diabetes diagised a year ago, blood sugar went from 300 to sometimes over 400 without med to 175-2 Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: I just don't know if it is having any bad effects. I don't know how to even check my cholestorol without asking for a lab test, bt I'm interested in this 'different feeling' right now. I'm deciding whether to stop taking it ands see if there are any changes, it sounds like there are no problems stopping/starting, hope that's correct.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86038
on January 10, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Right from the first day I noticed sore feet for no apparent reason. Woke up on the second day with a stabbing pain (similar to an extreme cramp)in my left bicep area from my shoulder to my elbow along with and ache in my left hand. These are my only two symtoms as I am only on my third day and am about ready to abort mission. I have read many negative reports online about Zocor that make me question whether or not the side effects are really going to be worth the possibility of lowering my cholesterol. It seems that there are many more side effects to look forward to if I continue to use this DRUG. I will give it a full week and make my decision accordingly. Destroying my body in one way to repair it in another is simply out of the question. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I realize that these medications (drugs) have different side effects on different people and some may tolerate it better at certain levels. I am a 44 year old male, 6' 4" - 215 lbs, with no physical ailments other than high cholesterol. I am alarmed at the fast rate in which the side effects from this drug seemed to alter my body. I will remain on this pill for a total of 7 days and after that if the adverse effects are still apparent I will no longer take this medication. I take no other medications at this time.
Cholesterol
by Reviewer86039
on January 9, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: 1st signs rash itching difficulty breathing; nausea; stuffy nose tightness in the chest; chest pain; weakness; pale stools; red, stabbing stomach pain; Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: 1st episode was in August of 2009; Came off because I thought I was getting the flu. No fever;no phlegm, got better in about 1 month. Went back on the drug in early November at 80mgs again. This time along with 2 niacin per Dr. orders because the zocor was working but not for another type of cholesetorol (not sure ldl etc..) that he thought the niacin would bring down. After over 1 month I thought I was getting a cold again; sluggish feeling had difficulty getting out of the chair. I felt intoxicated and could not walk. My 1st symptms started to get a tingling - then redness; maybe it was the niacin but the I was familiar with the diffulty of getting out of the chair so I came off the drug again because I thought I was getting sick again. Stiff upper back; spasms in lower back. I went to hospital twice no signs of any type of flew. I then got chest tightness and nasuau. I kept waiting for phlegm to come up from my chest but never did. I don't believe it after reading this board. After 3 weeks of being off this drug ; no I don't have nausua anymore; just yesterday my leg strength started to come back. Stools started to get a bit more solid. I am still in a fog like I'm drunk but it's not as bad as 3 weeks ago. I'm hoping it will go away. I'm realizing that throughout the year on this drug I always wanted to massage my head. Do not take this drug and if you do especially DO NOT MIX with Niacin. This is not a way to live life. Someone from this site should send this to the F
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86040
on January 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: General Weakness, painful wrists and joints, shooting pains in various parts of body, hot sweats, memory loss, dizziness, palpitations, heartburn, belching, nausea, just feeling generally unwell and old before my time! Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: Was on these originally for about 6 months last year and came off them due to side effects. Dr advised me to try them again and have only been on them 2 months and all the side effects have reappeared again. Will not be taking again especially after reading all other comments on this site!
high Cholesterol
by Reviewer86041
on January 8, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: Now age 64. Started zocor 5 years ago at docs advice. Read several articles saying statins had many positive effects on whole health. Was happy to be able to take it. But....in the past 6 months noticed aches, deep muscle pain, more than normal fatigue, fuzzy memory issues, screaming calf cramping and feet cramping, weakness. Last weekend could hardly pickup my 3 year old grandson. I got scared. Was having a hard time believing it could be this drug that was causing all this. Was thinking I had symptoms of MS or some neuro muscular disorder. I like to dance and exercise but was feeling like i couldn't connect my brain to the movement I wanted to make, seamlessly. I have always had a strong kinesthetic awareness and never felt disconnected from my body at all. But i am beginning to realise that the statin has contributed or caused this malaize. Libido non existent for a long time. Believed this was all age and work related. Was exhausted over the holidays with 8 days of family visiting Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Today is day 5 off the drug. Feel better already. Not 100% but improvement noticable.I think my symptoms are zocor related. And will stay off drug for 60 days then call the doc. Zocor alone did not bring my levels under 218. Diet and exercise with zocor did get it under 200. I weigh 126 and am 5'2". I must get weight down to 110. And maybe take fish oil.And exercise daily.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86042
on January 6, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Pain in hands, neck and shoulders (had previous problems on occasion, but seems suddenly much worse). Stiffness (never had before). Headaches, nausea, gas and frequent diarrhea. I thought the diarrhea might stop, but it hasn't completely. The headaches and nausea seem to occur simultaneously when my stomach is empty. I always have had to eat 3 regular meals to avoid the drop in blood sugar and accompanying nausea / hot flash, but it is much worse now. I had to pull over the other day when this "hit" me while driving I felt so sick. Time taken and dosage: 20 days Review: I told my doctor today about all these side effects and we agreed that I would stop taking this medicine today. She is going to start me on niacin in 30 days to see if this will provide results without so many side effects; however, she did mention it causes hot flashes, but these can be reduced by taking the niacin with aspirin. I am also going to go on a diet to try to lose 20 pounds although we know that high cholesterol is gentic for me. I don't want to take any more statins so will try everything else before I take this again.
Cholesterol 210
by Reviewer86043
on January 4, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Update from 10/09/09 Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: I have been off Zocor for 3 months and have been gradually improving. My shoulder pain has gone, and my hip joints feel normal again. My left big toe has stopped hurting, but the neuropathy in my right foot has been diminishing only minimally. I hope everything's back to normal within the year. I also have improved memory and better spirits, so I know I made the right decision for me. I haven't bothered discussing this with my doctor since he is so brainwashed by the Pharma matrix, he wouldn't be able to hear me anyway.
high cholestrol
by Reviewer86044
on January 3, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Started on 10mg of simvistatin [generic Zocor]. In 24 hours felt sick. Upset stomach, nausea, dizziness, headache, loss of balance. Have developed itching [rash] on right shoulder. Waiting to see if might be connected.Dropped my cholstrol by almost 100 points. However Dr. told me to stop taking until after holidays. As of Jan. 1st I started on 5mg [splitting the 10mg pill]Waiting to see what's next. Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86045
on December 27, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Started at 20 mg a day, but doctor felt the numbers weren't coming down fast enough, so it was increased to 40 mg. After reading through this page, it all makes sense. Headaches increased, sharp shooting pains, stiff neck, increased anxiety since I didn't know what the hell was going on with my body, awful leg cramps, increased weight, to the tune of 15 pounds since I started this drug in April. No sex drive whatsoever, much to my husbands dismay. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: I also had the tingling/numbness in my hands and general weakness in my arms. Doc told me it was too much time on the computer...wells sorry, that's my job! Sleeping, what I would give for a full, uninterrupted night of sleep, I'm up 3-4 times everynight. I'm taking myself off of it until my next doctors appointment and see what happens.
Review
by Reviewer86046
on December 25, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 84.0 Side effects: At night cannot walk as legs give out! Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
HIGH CHOLOSOTOL
by Reviewer86047
on December 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: MY SIDE EFFECTS TERRIBLE BODY PAIN ALL OVER, CHEST PAIN, BACK PAIN, I FEEL LIKE I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. THATS HOW BAD IT IS. IM STOPPING IT NOW. AND HOPE I WILL FEEL BETTER I DIDNT HAVE THIS PROBLEM BEFORE TAKING ZOCOR. Time taken and dosage: Review:
high total cholestorl 236
by Reviewer86048
on December 20, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 62.0 Side effects: posted previously (12/9/09): I am adding this message to my previous comments in hopes of helping others. My loss of sexual function was helped greatly (after stopping simvistatin) by taking 1500mg of Acetyl L-Carnitine. While I am not an advocate of taking supplements or vitamins I was relieved to note almost immediate erectile improvement with this one. It is available without RX. If you try this and it works, you may want to relate your experience here in order to help others. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: I have found out that simvistatin is able to get into the brain. Also, some speculate that since lipids are necessary building blocks of hormones, testosterone could be lowered by lowering the availability of lipids with statin therapy. What ever the reason simvistatin appears to have caused my loss of libido. My doctor has given me an RX for Crestor and I asked him for an order to get a baseline testosterone level before I start Crestor. Although Crestor isn't supposed to cross into the central nervous system (brain), it is going to take a great deal of courage to start taking it as my sexual function is only now (2 months after stopping simvistatin) approaching what it was before simvistatin. Life without an ability to have sexual experiences is very depressing. I can now totally empathize with postmenopausal women who SUFFER from loss of libido. It is hard to believe that a heart attack from high cholesterol could be more life altering (unless it killed you).
High total cholesterol
by Reviewer86049
on December 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Started Simvastatin 20 mgs about two months ago. No problems until recently when started to get pain in front thighs/groin bilaterally, making walking difficult and painful. Also some stiffness in the feet on getting up in the morning. Was beginning to think I suddenly needed a hip replacement when it occurred to me to Google side-effects of Simvastatin. AFter reading so many posts describing similar symptoms am now going to stop the Simvastatin and see what happens. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: While I'd like to have a lower cholesterol level, if the price of that is feeling prematurely old - as I have started to - I think I'd rather take my chances with high cholesterol. The link between high cholesterol and heart disease is still not proven after all. For those who can afford it a CT heart scan will show whether there is any 'furring of the arteries' or not. I had one and it was negative, which reassures me for now.
HYPERCHOLESTEROL
by Reviewer86050
on December 9, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 67.0 Side effects: Been taking Zocor for several years and noticed more age related aches and pains (I'm 67). Recently was diagnosed with minor (partial) rotator cuff tendon tear NOT due to any increase in exercise or unusual activity. Doc recommended simple shoulder exercises surgery is an option if pain increases or range of motion declines. I play a lot of golf but rotator cuff is not an issue due to the swing plane (not like tennis or volley ball). Will report back to you in 6 weeks... Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review:
high total cholestorl 236
by Reviewer86051
on December 9, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 62.0 Side effects: TOTAL and profound loss of libido (first time in life I had no interest in any sexual interaction), loose stools/cramping, strange itchy feeling on head, poor sleep, hot at night, unable to maintain erection for long, but very favorable effect on prostate discomfort. I think it depleated already age-lowerd testosterone. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: 20mg of simvistatin for 60 days, literature says side effects usually go away in a week or two after stopping. At one month after stopping, my libido is returning but ED continues, loose stools/gut caramping and hot nights are better. I have an appt with Dr., he said on phone simvistatin should make erectile probelems better not worse! I hope we don't get into an argument.
HIGH CHOLESTEROL, CHD
by Reviewer86052
on December 6, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 73.0 Side effects: Took for two years before side effects showed up: constant diarrhea, occasional vomiting, severe chills then sweats, difficulty breathing so severe that was in ER two times about it, admitted to hospital and 1 1/2 days with oxygen mask, weakness, and really got so bad it threw me into atrial fibralation four times! Oh, yeah and my liver enzymes shot up too. THIS AFTER TWO YEARS with no side effects! Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: This stuff, if it isn't junk, should be very carefully monitored. I had to literally fight with my doctor before she accepted my getting off it. After only a week off it the diarrhea and other stuff is gone!
was told to lower my cholestrol
by Reviewer86053
on December 4, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 78.0 Side effects: I have been ill for a year cough depression muscle pain Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I hrsave taken myself off this med as I felt I was dying
lower cholesteral
by Reviewer86054
on December 3, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review:
High Cholestrol
by Reviewer86055
on December 3, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Tired all the time w/ pain in back, legs and constant headaches. Most recently I have had twitching in my left eye. When I wake up each morning my body is sore...feels like I was bruised all over! Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I never started at 20mg or 40mg! My doctor started me with 80mg of Zocor and 10mg of Zetia with 1 pill at night! I just turned 42 and although I had the medications for nearly 4 years I was taking it every once in a while. However, the past six months I have taken it every night---all 80 mg. Now I can only sleep on the sofa and I can't stay up late at all! I recently discontinued my Zocor. I am now almost a week and I am still sore. I am hoping to find end to my pain soon!
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86056
on December 1, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Some occasional lower/upper back pain and need to urinate a little more frequently. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I have been on this 10mg generic simivastatin for about 6 months now and I have to say it has done it's job. I went from a total level of 248 to a total 189 in 3 months. The doctor has increased dosage to 20mg due to the to good and bad levels were still a bit out of wack. Since the increase I have had no real ill side effects. Considering that any medication will have some negative effects I believe this is great. FOR THE PEOPLE SAYING THIS DRUG CAUSES ANXIETY AND ALL OTHER PROBLEMS. PLEASE UNDERSTAND I MYSELF HAVE HAD ANXIETY ISSUES AND THEY ARE NOT CAUSED BY THIS DRUG. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS IS NOTHING TO DO WITH THAT. I SEE A LOT OF POSTINGS SAYING THAT THESE DRUG ARE CAUSING PSYCHOLOGICAL SIDE EFFECTS. THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES THAT ARE CAUSING THEM NOT A STATIN DRUG.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86057
on November 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: Rhabdomyolysis Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Is there a CLASS ACTION SUIT on this poison? My mother was poisoned and can barely walk. We are getting her liver and kidney's tested.
high ldl
by Reviewer86058
on November 21, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: muscles pain, memory loss Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review:
elevated cholesterol
by Reviewer86059
on November 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: HEADACHES! Not sleeping well or soundly. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Wish there was a better way but I tried diet and exercise and it didn't help.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86060
on November 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Five hours after the first dose of generic zocor 40 mg I have intense abdominal pain, followed by diarrhea. The pharmacist suggested that perhaps I should have been started off on a lower dose. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
My cholsterol was about 220.
by Reviewer86061
on November 14, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: After about two weeks on Zocor I began feeling overall weak and it was very apparent that exercise was not something that I could maintain as I had done prior to starting Zocor. I was recovering from back surgery, and exercise was a very important part of my rehabilitation. I had to give up exercise at the gym as I no longer had enough strength to ride a stationery exercise bike. The large muscles of my arms and legs were affected. After three weeks on Zocor, I notified my doctor that I was stopping it. It has been about two weeks since I stopped taking Zocor and I am a little stronger but am still greatly affected by the Zocor with weakness and shaking in the large muscles. I will NEVER take this medicine again. Unlike most of you, my doctor started me off at 80 mg of simvastatin (generic Zocor) even though I told him that sometimes I'm very sensitive to medications. The simvasatin brought my cholesterol down to 159 within two weeks. This has been a good lesson for me to be more aggre Time taken and dosage: 22 days Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86062
on November 13, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Zocor lowered my LDL but after 4-6 months I was experiencing lower back pain, pain in my feet and general weakness. This was so gradual and after I had been on Zocor for a few months that I didn't attribute it to the drug. I would describe the pain as extreme stiffness to the point of pain, not so bad when I was up and moving, exercising etc., but after sitting, driving or sleeping, it was difficult to walk for several minutes. I felt old, tired and unmotivated. Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: Dr. though arthritis, however, xrays revealed little of that. After stopping Zocor for 3 months, I am about 80% improved.Began taking 50 mg. of Co Q10 which seemed to speed up the improvement. -I have heard of benefits in pain reduction while on statins when adding Co Q10.
High Cholesterol - hereditary
by Reviewer86063
on November 10, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: My bones ached all the time. I started to experience heartburns on a regular basis. This was never a problem before. Fuzzy thinking. Gained 15 lbs. during the 3 months I took Zocor.The worst part: I stopped taking it in November 2008 and the heartburn developed into serious acid reflux, that does not go away, so now, thanks to Zocor, I have to take regular medication to help with acid reflux. Also the pain in my right shoulder never went away. I don't know if it ever will. 2 lasting side effects so far. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: This stuff is pure poison. My doc prescribed 40 mg. He did not start with the lower dose of 20 mg, which is beyond me. When I came back to see the doc because of all the side effects, he was in complete denial. I felt like an idiot and have since found a new doc who actually listens.Yes, the Zocor signicantly lowered my cholesterol, but who cares, I could not live with the side effects and still have them after quitting Zocor almost a year ago. This is unbelievable.
Elevated cholesterol level
by Reviewer86064
on November 7, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Gradually started hurting and feeling stiff everywhere-thought it was old age and the effects of a very stressful year catching up to me. Numbness in my right arm and around right kneecap. Anxiety and depression. Woke up with swollen, painful wrist one morning with no apparent cause.Then extreme lower back pain and numbness radiating down to legs. When the shooting pains began from ankle up my calf (so bad, my leg jumped) it occured to me it might be the simvastatin. Had my daughter look up side effects on the internet. Stopped taking it that night. Next day felt so much better-I did a lot of strenuous yardwork and hardly had any stiffness or soreness that night.Most symptoms gone after 1 week off, except for the wrist still sore and sometimes swollen-worse right after I wake up. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Will never take another statin. I think it's all a big racket by the pharmacutical companies. My cholesterol is not that high and I feel fine and fit otherwise.
High Cholesterol.
by Reviewer86065
on October 31, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 46.0 Side effects: I took Zocor and other statins for approximately 15 years at the 20mg level. I started around age 30 using various different statins depending on what my insurance company was getting the best deal on. I did fine until I hit 44 and I started having some anxiety and my blood pressure would pop up at the doctors office. I took Zocor for the vast amount of the time that I was on statins.The doctor felt that perhaps I was developing hypertension and increased the dosage to 40mg. I also noted some water retention in my hands and feet. I also started to develop nueropathy in my hands and feet. The 40 mg didn't really make much of a dent in my cholesterol levels. So the doctor bumped it to 80MG. This is when my hair started falling and my bowels slowed the a crawl. The last inch or so of my rectum stopped working so I would end up with some pretty nasty wipes for a while. It was just better to shower after wards. If you didn't it would slowly leak out for hours. My anxiety and sl Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: A warning for all the side effects of this drug can be so subtle it's really hard to tell what is causing it.
cholesterol
by Reviewer86066
on October 30, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: foot cramps with bruises to feet. Chronic foot pain now getting worse even after off a year. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86067
on October 21, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: The first side effects-excessive dry mouth, constant thirst, and diarrhea--began almost immediately, the day after taking the first dose. Then the chest pain and tightness began along with tingling, numbness, and a shredding feeling across the top of my chest from my throat/neck/collarbone to my breasts. Heartburn and belching. Chronic fatigue and lethargy, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Painful left groin in conjunction with a dull ache extending from left buttock to the back of the knee causing me to limp from time to time. Finally, intermittent blurred vision in one eye. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I stopped taking Zocor two weeks ago. Most of the physical side effects I experienced have gone. The depression, anxiety, and fatigue have also seemed to disappear (but just in the past few days) and I am sleeping again. What scares and angers me about this drug and the more than 3 months of unnecessary misery I experienced is that I, not my physician, made the connection between the Zocor and the symptoms I had. In prescribing Zocor my doctor only mentioned dry mouth, diarrhea, and minor muscle soreness as possible side effects. About 4 weeks after beginning the drug, I talked to her about the chest pain, tightness, and heartburn. She said my symptoms were the result of anxiety, and prescribed meds for that and for the insomnia. There was no mention of Zocor as a possible cause of the conditions for which she was now prescribing more pharmaceuticals.
Elevated cholesterol
by Reviewer86068
on October 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Muscle weakness in legs and back, progressively worsening until recently I also developed ache in shoulder and arm. Have had several bouts of Plantar Faciitis in my foot as well. Leg cramps, and a sore shoulder,meant that at night I could not sleep on my side. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I was prescribed this by my doctor because I have a family history of heart disease and my cholesterol was at about 220. I have been on the drug for 2 years until I decided last month that enough is enough- I feel so achy all the time that exercise, even moderate walking has become a big effort. I felt more like an 80 year old, rather than 50. I have put on weight because of the lack of exercise, and now my blood pressure is getting high. So my doctor suggested meds for that as well. Instead, I have stopped the Zocor, I will consult a dietician and follow a vegetarian diet, and hopefully soon be out walking again. At least I sleep better now- no more leg cramps!I tried to report this to the FDA as a few of you suggested but their website is impossible. No wonder side effects are reported in a small % of patients....I can't imagine many people bother to report this.
hyperlipidemia
by Reviewer86069
on October 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 17.0 Side effects: My teenaged daughter was prescribed this medication in generic form and within a month had a psychotic break. She was hospitalized for three weeks, given antipsychosis medications and never improved. When I found a small article about psychosis on this med, I requested she stop taking it. Within a week she significantly improved, although is still not completely lucid yet. We will be reporting this as an adverse reaction to the drug. She has lost a month of her senior year of high school, and may still not return for another week or two. Watch your family members closely on this medication. Time taken and dosage: 28 days Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86070
on October 12, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 67.0 Side effects: After six months on Simvastatin (Zocor) 40 mg per day. I had a TGA. I went to the VA Dr. 3 months later for liver blood tests. I told the Dr. about the memory loss for 30 min. and he said it may be a TIA and sent me for more tests. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: After researching on the internet and finding my exact symptoms occuring in many others I'm confident that the CT and carotid ultrasound tests will be negative and instead of the Dr.'s suspected TIA it will have proved to be a TGA.I've been fatigued, need a nap, lack of interest, foot tendon pain and memory loss. After 9 months I am in the process of discontinuing my statin treatment gradually from 40mg to 20mg per day for 2 weeks and 10mg for one last week.
high cholesterol (210)
by Reviewer86071
on October 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: I was okay for 1.5 years (nothing noticeable), but last year I began sleeping all the time, didn't care for anything going on around me, hip joints started aching, very foggy-minded, depressed, didn't care if I lived or not, then arms began aching along with my big toe(!). After reading "Overdosed America" (strongly recommend this book), I quit taking Zocor on 9/20/09. On 10/7/09, I awakened from the dead as if someone flipped a switch. I clean the house, socialize, and have a real interest in life again. My arms still ache, but hopefully that will go away. I cannot believe the difference. Please read the book, everyone. The doctor writing it is not a quack out to make a buck. He himself was shocked by his investigations about the so-called effectiveness of this new medical fad, especially for women. I am alive again and will only take herbal remedies from now on. Since 75% of heart attack victims don't have high cholesterol, I am not worried. Good luck, all. Don' Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86072
on October 2, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Pain and Swelling in Toes and Fingers Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: We'll haven't thought I had any side effects up until now. But my brother has been pushing me to look into the side effects, and sent me the link to this site. For about the same time, since I started on Zocor (later simvastatin, the generic), I've been having these terrible pains in my toes, accompanied with swelling. The pains moved from toe to toe on one foot, then into my other foot, now into one of my fingers. I've been going to a Podiatrist, had XRays, MRI's, bone scans, and all are showing inflammation, and actually swelling of my bones, which I found odd. But it has still never been diagnosed, and I've been living with it all this time. I just quit taking it, might be feeling a little better, but I'm gonna give it some time to see if there is a connection. Check back for update.
Prescribed for high cholestrol
by Reviewer86073
on September 30, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 68.0 Side effects: Only took Zocor for about 2 weeks. Arm muscles began to weaken. Dr. said don't worry, drug only affects large muscles (??). Maybe, like the heart? I stopped taking the drug long before Dr. said she would switch me to Lipitor. I refused to take any statins. Cholestrol up to 444. Muscles are wasting away and painful. Leg cramps unbelievable. It has been over 8 years since this started and getting worse. Taking CoQ10. Cholestrol still high, but my father had over 420 count at age 82, so what is the big deal? First find out if a high count is a problem. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: There is nothing Zocor can do to replace the muscle mass I have lost, and what damage is going on with my heart? Wish they would come up with an answer to stop the ongoing damage.
High cholestrol
by Reviewer86074
on September 25, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Lower back pain, upper back pain, arm pain, fatigue, weakness, cloudy thinking--terrible drug Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: Look at the Harvard Med School warning about these statins www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Dyslipidemia/8489 I am a slender man with a cholestrol level of 140. My doc told me it was too high (!) and I needed a statin, so he put me on simvastatin 40 mg saying it was a low dose. After several months I developed severel low back pain, was in for 2 weeks. In that time my wife did research and told me that it was the statins, so I stopped taking them and my back pain went away. 4 months later and back at the doc, who told me it was all in my head and to get back on the statins, so I did. That was three months ago, and here I am in bed, again, with a sore back and intense pain going down my arms. I have been like this for a week, unable to do anything. I am so tired. My wife reminded me (how easily I forget--cloudy thinking) that I had these same problems before and that I need to get off this darn drug! She went out and bought me some CoQ10 to rebuild my muscle strength and I am taking niacinamide 2x daily 500 mg. Not only that, my wife says that a cholestrol level of 140 for a guy my age is good, why take the statins?
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86075
on September 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 67.0 Side effects: muscle pain in the legs, extreme tiredness...never felt like I had enough sleep...have been on this drug for several years Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
Yes
by Reviewer86076
on September 19, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Side effects came on slowly so it was difficult to pin them to Zocor.Neck muscles would tighten up so much that I felt dizzy, visual disturbances, almost like pre migrane.Pain in Left side of neck and shoulder.Thought I had a pinched nerve..Bloating,strange sensations in both arms like my muscles were not coordinating well,blurred vision in the morning,Stopped taking Zocor and bingo all side effects are going away slowly. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: Watch your diet, these side effects are horrible.Although it did bring my cholesterol down to acceptable limits I'm not sure that putting up with these side effects are worth it.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86077
on September 9, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: lump in throat feeling, sore throat, "sore" tongue, stuff nose/nasal dryness. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86078
on September 9, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Joint pain in knees and feet. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Started taking Zocor in December 2008. By mid-January I was in almost constant pain, without apparent cause. First noticed the pain in my knees, felt like it was focused just underneath both kneecaps. I would take the pill at night as recommended and then wake up in the morning with pain. I knew there was no reason to have pain after sleeping for several hours, and not having the same level of pain when I went to bed. I'm 38 years old and in good physical condition. I am in the military and running has been a way of life for me for the past 12 years, never had ANY problems with my knees until now, but it started suddenly just a few weeks after I started on Zocor. There is NO doubt in my mind that Zocor is the culprit. To verify this to myself, I stopped the pill for a week and my knee pain quickly improved. I have tried to get more than one doctor to listen to my story but they seem either uninterested or openly doubtful. Zocor has done its job--my cholesterol numbers are back in the normal range, but it has cost me the ability to move about comfortably. Stairs are a nightmare, and sometimes it hurts too much to walk across level ground. I can no longer run or ride a bicycle unless I stop taking Zocor for a few days first.
to manage cholesterol
by Reviewer86079
on September 5, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: been taking zocor for 10-12 years, begain on 20mg - brought my levels down but doctor advised increasing dose to 40mg - clinical trials indicated longer term benefits from 40mg. Leg cramps, poor sleeping, burning feeling in large leg muscles when I stand or walk for more than 10-15mins, unpredicatable diarrhoea, poor concentration, irritable, loss of muscle mass and strength, went back to Dr -no mention of possible side effect, prescribed anti-depressants, I have been googling the symptoms for months till I found the link to zocor. Seems to be obvious now. Stopped the zocor and will go back to GP. On the B vitimans and fish oil plus exercise - hope my drive and fitness will return but fearful of long term damage Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review: Friends (2) had been taking zocor for 20 plus years, both developed severe pancreatitus and died of pancreatic cancer within 18 months - be very careful of this drug. I cant be sure of the link but I am very suspicious.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86080
on September 4, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Hair loss, hot flashes, feeling of being out of it, foggy, couldn't think clearly, very agitated and angry, very short temper, muscles in my arms and legs hurt, felt lousy. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Been off Zocor for 2 weeks and feel like a new person. Give this poison up! My poor excuse of a Dr. suggested I up my intake of Zocor to 30 mg. I did that and at the same time started a diet, long story short, I quickly lost 15 lbs, had my cholesterol tested, it was down to 120. Called the Dr. and said I don't think 120 is normal, her response? 120 is great, keep taking the Zocor. Within 35 days of losing the weight and uping the Zocor the symptoms started, my hair started falling out, a lot, my mood was terrible, I was foggy and out of it (not like me), I was getting agitated and angry all of the time (not like me), my arms and legs hurt, I had terrible hot flashes. I wrote all of this off to PMS, just getting older, etc. I started researching all of the possible reasons why my hair was falling out because the Dr. had no clue, of course, and finally I came across an article about statins. Bingo! I learned that any cholesterol reading under 160 is cause for concern, mine went down to 120 and I was still taking 30 mg of Zocor, what an idiot! I learned that your hormones, organs, your entire body, especially your brain needs cholesterol, period, to function correctly. I stopped the Zocor 2 weeks ago and I feel like a new person, my hair stopped falling out on day 5, no hot flashes, my mood is almost back to normal and I feel great. I will never take Zocor or anything like it again.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86081
on September 2, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: I was on Simvastatin (generic for Zocor). There are many similar drugs in this category including Crestor, Lipitor etc... I strongly encourage any of you to discuss the possible side effects of that drug with your doctor and should you decide to take it pay careful attention to how you feel. I felt fine for a year or so after beginning Simvastatin then my health crashed. I am 39 years old. I run, lift and Box daily so there was no good explanation for an immediate loss of energy, complete loss of sex drive, stamina, focus and drive. The worst effects though may have been the loss of memory and mental clarity which even now has not fully returned. I have been off the drug since Jan' this year and I would say that I am probably about 80% but I hope that I will recover fully in time. Only after I took it upon myself to do an in-depth search of the internet based on my symptoms did I find that MANY people on cholesterol lowering drugs have some of these same symptoms. With that said. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review:
high colestrial
by Reviewer86082
on September 1, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Had ben taking 2omg for three years wit no side effects. Dr. raised me to 40mg. Started to have muscle pains in legs. Started on COQ10. That helped with pain, but now have trouble sleeping, a side effect of hte COQ10 Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86083
on August 27, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: I've been taking 20 mg for years with limited side effects, but there was a spike in cholesterol and triglycerids during my last bloodwork so my dotor has increased my dose to 40mgs. Since then I have experienced whicked dreams every night. Vivid and sometimes downright weird. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review:
Mod levels;familial heart disease
by Reviewer86084
on August 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: So far everything is okay. I'll know more once I check my blood in a few weeks.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86085
on August 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: I've been on this med for about 2 months, and it did indeed bring my numbers in order; however, I have felt like crap for the last 2 months, with severe joint pain in my knees and hips (my hips have been replaced, so it must be tendon pain there). I thought the pain was due to taking Indocin (anti inflamatory) by a different manufacturer, but after reading this site, I'm not so sure. I am also extremely tired, and have been napping nightly as soon as I get home from work! This is so not me! Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: I'm going to discontinue the simvastatin and see if the joint pain goes away again with using the Indocin. If it does, and I stop needing to nap, this drug is going right down the drain!
bad cholesterol number was high
by Reviewer86086
on August 21, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: After taking 40mg(generic version Simvastatin) every night-- I would start my day and a few hours in I would feel like I was going to pass out. If I didnt get up and walk around I would get light headed. Heart palpatations after working out and my attitude would be dismal and a feeling of tiredness around noon. Time taken and dosage: Review: After reading this site --I immediately got off the prescription and the NEXT day --I felt normal. Im back in the gym and feel great. This is a bad prescription and will the drugs out there---be very careful and listen to your body. Dont get caught up in Dr's opinion. There are a lot of pill pushers out there--listen to your body or get mulitplt opinions to address your situation. I would recommend staying off the meds and controlling your diet, implemented with exercise.
hypercholesterolemia
by Reviewer86087
on August 21, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Fatigue, low back pain, swollen hands/feet, easy brusing, multiple migraine aura type eye problems, insomnia,severe intolerance to heat and overall not-feeling-well. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: I was prescribed simvastatin for hypercholesterolemia. I also take Synthroid for hypothyroidism with TSH usually 2.40; good for me. I was not very good at taking it consistently but two weeks before my lab tests I took it 13 nights out of the 14. I started with various side effects and assumed that it was due to "postmenopausal symptoms." I had blood work done a week before my appt and lipid profile was good; but for the first time I had creatinine low at 0.61, albumin/creatinine ratio high at 43.7 and TSH had risen to 4.46. I was concerned. I had these problems magnified because of the consistency I had taken the simvastatin and I believe it affected my blood work. I printed a list of symptoms and gave to my doctor; he did not agree. I reminded him how sensitive I am to medications due to being hypothyroid, and I told him I had quit taking it. I have lost weight, my tummy is decreasing in size, I sleep better and I no longer have an intolerance to heat. I am very concerned about possible permanent liver damage because of this medication. I feel let down by this doctor/clinic. I have applied for a new life insurance policy and I have to do repeat urine sample for two consecutive days; I am very anxious and hope that I do not have any permanent damage. Hope for the best!!
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86088
on August 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Muscle pain, joint pain, leg cramps, neck and shoulder pain, headache, blurred vision, sweating, swollen hands and feet. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: This is the second time I've tried Zocor. About 1 year ago dr. insisted I take Zorco and had same side effects. Now this year he insisted I try it again even after reminding him of the horrible side effects from last year. Side effects were actually a little worse than last year. I know when I go back to see him next month he will tell me these problems are not from the Zocor, but I know they are. I'm never going to take this or any other statin ever again.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86089
on August 17, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: I'm in very good shape for 60 years of age, and regularly rollerblade, bike ride, scuba dive plus I have low blood pressure and no illness of any sort. I can run the length of an airport. You get the idea. The brilliant doctor told me to take Simvastatin (40MG) and when I went outside to help the fuel oil man, my legs buckled under me and I fell down in the snow with no warning this was about to happen. Had I been on my roof shoveling snow like I've done for years I could have fallen to the ground and seriously injured myself or worse.Also, I experienced brief periods of complete memory loss/blackouts that were scary.For about 2 months after I stopped taking Simvastatin, I had a hard time keeping my weight up; something that has not happened to me in my entire life.What really torqued me off, was the the doctor's reaction to the letter I sent in, completely ignoring me, expecting me to take more and surprised that I actually over-ruled his poor judgement. They put me in Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: What a mistake! Now the same doctor has me on Zetia which has me feeling like I'm in la-la land and God only knows what it will do to me.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86090
on August 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Pain in foot, ankle & knee only on the right side. Chronic pain, I have stopped taking this pill after reading the posts. My 80 year old mother has high cholesterol and has never taken a pill. I feel older and I'm in more pain than she is. Something is not right with this picture. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Have been taking since April 1, 2009 Generic
familial cholesterol
by Reviewer86091
on August 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: very tired feel like I need to take a nap during the middle of the day, trouble with memory, Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I am the youngest person i know taking a simvistatin and it is because i have genetically inherited high cholesterol and can't lower it without a drug. My doctor wanted me to start taking this drug as soon as possible. It has worked in lowering my cholestorol numbers, from 284 to 180, but there are so many side effects i didn't expect and that my doctor believes isn't related to the drug, though I know they are. I used to be a normal weight and have gained 15 lbs since i have taken the drug. I also had really bad leg pains on lipitor, so i switched to a generic form of zocor and the pains have mostly gone away. I used to have a lot of energy but now i feel like i have hit a wall and can't concentrate for long periods of time. I might take a break from this drug for a few weeks and see if the effects go away. --let me know if you have similar symptoms at my age by emailing me at [email protected]
Review
by Reviewer86092
on July 29, 2009
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
cholesterol
by Reviewer86093
on July 18, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Muscle aches, dizziness, short breath, choking feeling,Legs and arms constantly tingling. Have had side affects that felt like a heart attack, head aches, depression, anxiety and over all feeling of dread. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: I have been on this medication for 2.5 yrs. since the start of zocor i have been rushed to the hospital 3 times with symptoms described in my side effects, I have had 2 nuclear stress tests, MRI, EKG's , Heart monitors, blood work, all have found nothing wrong. I have asked countless times if the medication could be causing these side effects. I have been reassured by many DR's that it would not be zocor, they have had me change my diet and workouts. Now they feel I have clinical depression and want to start a "PILL" to help this. I have never been sick or in the hospital until the start of this medication. I have decided to stop taking this medication and see if the side effects go away. It is sad that I must self diagnose. Thank you for this site...
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86094
on July 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Horrible, ongoing side effects which began after 8 weeks, and are still continuing 7 weeks after stopping this toxic drug. It started with 2 days of my left knee becoming unstable. While just standing, something shifted internally in my knee, contracting the muscles behind it. due to arthritic issues and having knee problems with my other knee, and, being 62,( as many of you did) , I initially made the assumption that it was those issues, and part of aging. However, starting the 3rd day of experiencing this adverse effect, I had bilateral pain from my lower back down through my toes. This pain involved muscle, joints, bones - everything! The pain was horrific, and lasted about 3 1/2-4 weeks. Then it stopped and my right knee became unstable. I am still in that state now, going to physical therapy, and having to use a cane! My cpk test was double what it should be, confirming what I suspected was the result of this drug. Initially my doctor was also feeling it was arthritis, but ate hum Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I wonder where these drug companies get their statistics. My doctor had informed me that only 5 % of patients experience any adverse effects. After this happened to me, I started talking with others and in one day came across 6 people who had adverse effects (with lipitor, rather than simvastatin). It seems to me that most of these adverse effects do not get reported. So please be sure you contact fda/medwatch and report your adverse effect so that these statistics can become more accurate. Thank you so much for this very helpful website!
stroke/heart attack/LDL/HCL
by Reviewer86095
on July 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: panic/depression/thoughts of insanity/pain in my arms,legs,chest and backnausea/vomititing/ibs/gerd/gas/diarrea/skin and hair changes/weight gain/becoming old to damn fast... then lets talk about the hard hit on our bank account/my inability to work and function normally as a woman.The days wasted... 2 years 4 months and 3 days to be exact and most importantly the effects it had on my family,my friends my marriage and my sanity. You may wonder why sanity keeps popping up, so again I will say 2 years 4 months and 3 days ,understand how long that is to a once normal, active, fun, loving, young woman? It seems a lifetime ago,and the mirror agrees with me. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I was prescribed Zocor 40 mg 2 years and 4 months ago for a possible stroke. My insurance tells me I could have possibly had a heart attack! I dont have enough room to tell of the test done and money spent but it was my life yanno? I have had these side effects since day one of taking the meds.However at that time I was prescribed several medications and I was scared for my life so I took them anyways.My Dr.(s) told me the side effects were from something else or considered minimal. My dosage was increased to 80 mg some reason my cholesterol was getting higher. I then was hit with diabetes.. I'm thinking what the hell? Three weeks ago I was told I'm at an extremely high risk for heart attack despite everything I have done. Make a long story short. My diabetes is gone x 6 months.I have lost 27 of the mere 60 lbs gained over 2 years.I am a young woman turning old so fast I don't even recognize myself and I felt crazy, yes I mean NUTS!God heard me and I found you,people like me.Thank you.. now I KNOW I'm not going crazy, these effects are REAL, and today my Dr.s will decide to save my life or be fired! After all, They do work for me! By the way I am married with a 19yo daughter and 17 yo son. This drug has not only affected me but all of them as well, I have found my children crying in private worried they wouldn't have a mom. SO THANKS ALOT ZOCOR! Sanity.. sighhh I'm more sane then I thought!
To prevent heart disease
by Reviewer86096
on July 16, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 74.0 Side effects: I have never taken any statins - nor would I.I saw a very close friend suffer from side effects and that made me look for information. Please see my earlier comment - 11th of May, 2009. Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: All statins have similar side effects. Therefore please read the comments for Simvastatin (=Zocor), Lipitor, Pravachol, Mervacor etc. The side effects can come at once or after many years when they often are diagnosed as somethings else or written off as old age.
high cholestoral
by Reviewer86097
on July 11, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 120 days Review:
post-bypass med
by Reviewer86098
on July 11, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 70.0 Side effects: Increasing and considerable weakness throughout but without pain. Started taking it 4 months after double by-pass. Got to the point I was weaker than right after double bypass. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I told VA docs over and over that I was getting weaker and not a one of several managed to connect the problem with simvasatin. They seemed to think that pain was a required element of the side effect. Had to find out for myself with extensive web browsing. Since then TV ads for statins mention weakness w/o pain. Now having joint and muscle pains on lovastatin but the VA docs haven't figured out - after three consults - that my non-trauma muscle pain might be a side effect.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86099
on July 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Headaches, dry mouth, diarrhea, anxiety, shooting pains in various locations, tingling in neck and jaw, bloating, gas. Time taken and dosage: 26 days Review: I'm discontinuing use as of today. Hoping these side effects go away quickly.
to lower my cholostreol
by Reviewer86100
on July 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: I was diagnosed 3 years ago with bursitis of the hip. I have lived with this ever since but until recently things began to get worse. Four months ago I would wake up with horrible cramps in my calfs. When I asked the Dr. he told me it wasnt the medicine. I continued to take it. Then in February I found I couldnt get up from a sitting position and walk . The bottom of my feet hurt so bad, he sent me to a podiatrist that diagnoses me with osteoarthritis and neuritis of the feet. He tells me to buy $400 night splints and $200 sneakers (NOT COVERED) but the pain gets worse. My feet are in so much pain and my legs, my fingers are swollen and the muscles in my arms are all inflamed. I just came from another doctor who immediately asked me if i was on any drugs to lower my cholostral and I said yes and he said stop it now! He also gave me Medrol to allevitate the swelling and pain since I cant take any NSAIDS and referred me to a Rhematologist. I will die if I start to feel better. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: If anyone decides to sue this company for this poison and needs me for a class action suit I am willing to join.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86101
on June 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: nonenone so far Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: been taking 20 mg.for 1 year; although cholesterol levels have dropped, doc has doubled dosage to further improve cholesterol levels; recent tests show changes in liver; will be watching closely for negative side effects
Heart Attack & PVD
by Reviewer86102
on June 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Terrible leg pain while resting or sitting; heart palpitations; increased pulse rate; increased blood pressure; unmanageable and painful belching (despite taking Mylanta); very easily fatigued; weakness; chest pain radiating up to neck & jaw (belching seems to alleviate somewhat); gas & diarrhea; mysterious & fleeting pains throughout my body; very easily “winded;” feeling as if I could not take a full breath; tinnitus; mental confusion and feeling disconnected from reality. Time taken and dosage: 18 days Review: Prescribed 20mg Simvastatin daily after a heart attack and diagnosis of Peripheral Artery Disease 2 weeks after my 42nd Birthday. Cholesterol was at a healthy level, but due to the MI & PAD, the Dr. felt lowering the LDL would lower my risk of another MI. After reading the comments of others here, I plan to stop taking it. I'll increase my physical activity & add natural supplements to my already very healthy diet, instead. The side effects of this medication cause unnecessary worry - it feels like I'm having another heart attack! My peace of mind and a good night's rest are far more important to my well-being.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86103
on June 17, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Muscle Breakdown, Extremely weak,Lower back pain extremely bad,Has did something to my repiratory track, Depression, Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: This stuff is poison and should be removed from the market
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86104
on June 13, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Very achy. Time taken and dosage: 90 days Review: Started taking Fish Oil and I felt normal again.
14 heart stents
by Reviewer86105
on May 25, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 63.0 Side effects: Muscle pain and cramps Time taken and dosage: 17 years Review: I have taken zocor on and off for 17 years. When I stop it because of muscle discomfort and cramps, the pains resolve it a few days. No permanent pain or problem. Lawsuits will limit the choices for those who need it and will improve with the medicine. The side effects are real but are temporary for me.It is proven to reduce your risk from another heart attack but some people can't take it like me.
To lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86106
on May 12, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: FEAR - of all the possible side effects. Time taken and dosage: Review: I find it shameful that many doctors are quicker to break out the script pad than they are at discussing options with their patients. I am finding that in "my case" a high fiber diet (green leafy carbs, brown rice, oatmeal, etc..) smaller portions of lean meat, plenty of water and exercise as well as a daily dose of niacin (a B3 vitamin) supplementation is what I needed (without any side effects) I would recommend to everyone on statins to discuss with your health care provider/and nutritionist the consideration of exercise and diet w/niacin supplementation in lieu of prescription statins. I have been reading that in some cases lower doses of statins and a daily dose of Niacin were more actually more effective than the higher dose of the statin (that many doctors like to prescribe) I have attached a few links for those that would like to research this further. - Note: Niacin supplementation does pose some risk to certain individuals ie.. if you have liver enzyme issues, diabetes, or a few other conditions--that is why I say to DISCUSS it with your medical provider. Please don't just jump into a high dose niacin regimen and expect your health to improve. Remember - a Doctors business is called a "Practice" - Current Law restricts their practice to humans, so they "PRACTICE ON YOU!!!" *Don't be a submissive guinea pig, be an informed one!*http://intelegen.com/nutrients/niacin.htmhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/niacin/CL00
to prevent heart disease
by Reviewer86107
on May 10, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 70.0 Side effects: A very close friend suffered from insomnia, terrible pains in legs, feet, shoulders, hands. He also felt numbness and weakness. He lost his taste, had difficulties to swallow, had ringing noise in his ears, was irritated, lost his brilliant thinking etc. etc. He passed away after terrible years in 2007. Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: Please educate yourself.Are you sure that it`s high cholesterol causing heart problems?Read - The Great Cholesterol Con (Anthony Colpo)Malignant Medical Myths (Joel F. Kauffman)Overdosed America (John Abramson)The Truth About The Drug Companies (Marcia Angell)Visit: www.ravnskov.nu, www.thincs.org, www.spacedoc.net.Google "Stopped our statins". Under print articles you will find several interesting articles. I particularly like one from Weston Price Foundation.Read more patient stories on www.medications.com, www.spacedoc.net (Forum), www.peoplespharmacy.com (search for statins).In the middle of April 2009 the English newspaper Daily Telegraph published an article about Christopher Hudson`s experience with statins and memery loss. There are also more than one hundred comments under the article. You will find it if you Google - Daily Telegraph - and then search for statins.Side effects can come at once - or after many years. Then you migh get a completely different diagnosis and more medications as a result. Or you might be told that its "old age" and that you have to live with your problems.This cholesterol brain washing is going on all over the world. I live in Sweden.It`s your body and you know best how you are feeling. To lower your cholesterol is no garantee that you will not suffer heart attacks or die in advance.Besides it might totally alter your quality of life. Is it worth it?
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86108
on May 10, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: The first night I took it & at 4:30 am, I had horrible diarrhea. Had to stay home from work that day. (Hadn't missed a day sick in 3 years.) The next day after sleeping most of the previous day, I took the Zocor after I ate my lunch. Exactly one hour later, I had to run to the restroom with projectile vomiting. I finally made it to the nurse's station because the vomiting continued for over an hour. After 30 minutes the diarrhea started. I spent an hour & 1/2 in the nurse's office, before it would quit long enough for me to drive home. I forgot to take the pill (it was new to me) until the following Wednesday. Again, I took it after I ate my lunch. Exactly one hour later,again with the projectile vomiting, didn't even make it to the restroom this time. Then the projectile diarrhea started. Both reactions lasted until I was totally drained of bodily fluids. I experienced dehydration, and horrible leg cramps in my upper thighs. Needless to say, I will not take this drug a Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86109
on May 9, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: My calves have begun cramping at night, bloating of my stomach along with occasional acid reflux and reduced urine output. I also noticed dehydration (by pinching the skin on top of the hands-elasticity reaction was slow). Fatique is daily and I struggle with getting into the gym. Tingling/left hand falls asleep on occasion. Time taken and dosage: Review: I have been on statin drugs during the past 10 plus years and due to insurance coverage the types have varied from zocor, to crestor, lipitor, vytorin and now back to zocor. All of the drugs have improved the ldl/trig results but I have noticed that since being on zocor 40mgs daily, for just 27 days, the above side effects have increased/worsened. I had never exceeded 20mgs daily of any statin drug until now; the lower dosage has ceased to work. My wife reminded me that all drugs have some side effects but when the "cure" destroys the quality of life vs the possible outcome of the disease we have to consider our choices carefully. I am convinced that age along with other factors hinders our ability to deal with the drug's toxins. I tried oatmeal, metamucil, green tea extract, niacin, fish oil, garlique, etc, none did the job but 'cept for redness and itching from the niacin they had no side effects like these I am now experiencing.
To lower Cholesterol
by Reviewer86110
on May 8, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Knee pain, Headaches, Sleep problems, itching, memory loss, depression, frequent urination, Joint aches, decreased sex drive, dry mouth, increased neck pain, dizziness, weak & tired Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Like many of the reports from people, I attributed my symptoms to other causes, mainly getting older. After increasing the dosage from 10mg 10 20mg, per doctor's orders, the sysmptoms increased. This made me wonder how much/many of my symptoms could be attributed to this drug. After reading this website and a few others. I have discontinued the use of this drug. I will compare how I feel after a few weeks, but I strongly suspect that most of these symptoms will subside. I had low blood pressure prior to starting this drug and now it is borderline high. Isn't one of a doctor's priority's to his/her patients is to improve the quality of life...
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86111
on May 7, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Extreme fatique, night anxiety, irregular heart beat and palpitations, muscle aches. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: I hate this drug. I will do diet, exercise, plant sterols. I would rather never eat meat again (and rarely do now) than take this drug or any other statin. Doctor told me to stop taking it when I called about my heart skipping beats.
High LDL (148)
by Reviewer86112
on May 6, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Severe lower back pain (no problems before), burning sensations in mid section, diarrhea, pain under rib cage, muscle cramping in calves, anxiety, headaches and fatigue. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: Four days after stopping this drug (with doctor's approval), I am feeling much better but still have miserable back and abdominal pain. Diet and exercise are the only remedy I'll consider!
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86113
on April 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 71.0 Side effects: twice have become dehydrated and had to be hospitalized. I have now been taken off of it. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: It did a great job lowering my cholesterol, but this side effect, dehydration, causes me to give it a 3 rating. If not for that, I would have given it a 5. I can't give it a 1 rating because it did work, and possibly had I been drinking more fluids, the dehydration might not have happened, though I will never know. I have no idea what my doctor will tell me to do next, I don't want my cholesterol going up too high. I do NOT eat red meat, in fact very little meat at all. Just chicken mainly. I have heard B6 and B12 and Folic acid supplements (all 3) can help.
high cholest.
by Reviewer86114
on April 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: I posted yesterday describing problems after ten days. After being off zocor for four days, I was not feeling better. I ended-up with a 104 fever and was told by doctor to heat straight to the emergency room. Result was that I had a virus and ER doctor was firm about it not being related to the zocor at all. They did blood work and a flu test as well and none showed anything that would indicate the zocor. Don't really know what to do now but will have to wait a few days for virus to pass and then figure out a new plan. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: Wanted to follow-up and make sure I didn't alarm anyone. Maybe some of my side effects were from zocor but, coincidentally, I was also getting a virus. All in all, not a great week.
trying to lower numbers
by Reviewer86115
on April 25, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Within 10 days, severe leg pains, particularly up and down thighs. Could not fall asleep or stay asleep. Head ache and fever. Stopped taking it three days ago. The leg pain is better but I still have fever and feel my whole body hurts. My doctor told me to wait a few weeks and try another statin but I am really reluctant to do that after this negative experience. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: I am active and at a good weight. Diet and exercise did not help with my numbers so the doctor suggested zocor. I am not sure what other changes in lifestyle I can make but I will try. This is a strong drug and the side effects are huge.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86116
on April 13, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 80.0 Side effects: Experienced extreme pain over entire body. Became bed ridden and could not get up and was very active before. Went to emergency room twice but all tests came back ok. Admitted to hospital and doctor immediately cancelled the Zocor and Metformin. Now in rehab to regain strength in muscles. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Have talked to three or four friends and neighbors. All have experienced pain and muscle problems from statins.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86117
on April 12, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Bilateral knee pain. R shoulder pain preventing sleep. Severe fatigue upon waking.Ruptured L achilles tendon on very easy forehand tennis shot. I felt I would have to quit playing tennis. Loss of pectoralis strength in bench. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I am a physical therapist and I could not make sense of this until I did research on side effects. I am having surgery in 2 days. I am discontinuing drug immediately.
cholesterol
by Reviewer86118
on April 10, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Excrutiating pain down both arms, mental fog, dizziness, muscle and joint aching. Most days are pure misery. I feel much older than I am. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I'd been on Zocor for about 2 months when the painful attacks in my arms started. I went through every test known to man, heart cath, MRI, MRA, EMG, various blood work. All came back negative and my pain was attributed to cervical spondylosis. I was given Neurontin, then Celebrex and Tramadol by my neurologist to deal with the pain. I was never bothered by any arthritic pain before going on Zocor. I kept researching the problem and recently consulted with a rheumatologist who suggested that maybe the Zocor was causing me muscle pain, and to talk to my cardiologist about it. He thinks I should stay on the Zocor, but I've decided that I have taken my last tablet. I think this is a very dangerous drug. I pray that the damage is not permanent.
high triglycerides
by Reviewer86119
on April 3, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Foot swelling and severe pain in the area of the big toe. Podiatrist ran labs and ruled out Gout. I also have pain in my left elbow. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I would not take this drug again unless it was presumed to be life saving. Since I am a runner, I will gladly alter my diet to try and manipulate the triglycerides and lower the LDL a few points.
high cholesteral
by Reviewer86120
on March 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: I experienced leg, foot and abdominal cramps, pain under my rib cage and radiating to the back, sometimes severe. Also had diahrea. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: My doctor told me to stop for 2 weeks and start again. I did this and the pain improved. I started again, but then stopped for about a month. I ruled out some other causes of the pain, had an ultrasound and then after being completely pain free for about 3 weeks, started the drug again. Cramps in feet started after 2 days. Abdominal pain started again after 4 days. Stopped taking it after 5 days and will not go back on it.
high LDL
by Reviewer86121
on March 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Extreme back soreness, muscle and joint pain,vertigo, feeling weak, depressed, lack of energy Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I am taking 80 mg. of cholesterol for 6 months at least, because LDL is slightly over 100, my HDL is near but under 200, My Dr. said I needed to lower my LDL so he raised the milligrams I was taking up from 40 mg. I didnt think this pill was the cause, but after reading this site, I am now convinced, I am calling my doctor today!
To lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86122
on March 27, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Started taking zocor one month ago. Have not felt like myself since starting medication. Left knee and ankle pain, wrist,hand and heel pain, loss of appetite, bloating, less urination, neck pain, trouble sleeping, lower back pain, depression, tingling in hands at night, difficulty standing from sitting position Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: I am so glad to have found the comments on this site. It confirms to me that my symptons are caused by this medication and I will not take another pill!
TIA
by Reviewer86123
on March 25, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: I started having leg cramps in left leg,waking me up at night Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I have been on drug for over 1 year. After developing the leg cramps and reading up on drug I asked my GP, he said it was bursitis. I am not convinced. I stopped taking the drug two days ago, and my leg cramping has improved about 50%. I slept last night for 6 straight hours for the first time in many months.
lower my risk of heart attack
by Reviewer86124
on March 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: After 1st Zocor dose, I woke up w/severe headache that didn't go away until late in the day; 2nd dose no side effects at all. I'm watching closely based on what I read in re: possible side effects. I'll post again if symptoms develop. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I already suffer from fibromyalgia and the associated pain, extreme fatigue & foggy head, so don't expect much there; also have bad irregular heartbeat and am taking high dose of fish oil and magnesium daily to lessen (and of course, less caffeine).
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86125
on March 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Side effects I have experienced...Hmm, well, guilt for one, hugely stressed, extreme exhaustion but I'm not the important one at the minute!Mums side effects...Constipation, Unable to Walk, Lost 3 Stone, Unable to sleep AT ALL, Weakness, Feeling Sick, Extreme Exhaustion, Loss of Balance, Depression, Anxiety, Upset Stomach, Loss of Interest in everything, the list goes on and on. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: My mother started Simvastatin 7 months ago, stopped going to work 6 months ago due to ill health. 3 weeks ago she tried to take her life and is now in a psychiatric hospital, all extremely distressing! I just hope to god that when I go to my doctor with all the information that he takes her off these awful drugs. Sadly she is still on them at the minute, I will be traveling 120miles on Saturday to visit her, armed with lots of information for her doctors. Wish me luck, I think I need some! Regards,Lindsay
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86126
on March 19, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Side and back pain, spasms under my ribcage, abdominal pain, gas and constipation, lack of energy. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: This was my first try at statins - I will never, ever go back on a statin - will try plant sterols as I already monitor my diet and I do exercise.
Elevated Cholesterol
by Reviewer86127
on March 18, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: It happened gradually but the side effects from this drug cumulatively became intolerable. Starting with a general mental fog, severe vertigo which resulted in an emrgency room visit, blurred vision almost daily and muscle spasms over my entire body. Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: At this point, I consider this drug to be a poison or at least poison-like. I took it for almost a year without noticeable side effect but then strange things started to happen. Mentally, I began to be somewhat foggy in general with ever increasing episodes of not being able to recall the name of a person or place. This is unheard of for me because my memory prior to Zocor was outstanding. After the fog came dizziness and then severe vertigo with visual disturbances - wavy lines, somewhat scrambled images. Huge bags appeared under my eyes where there were none before. I became to a large extent listless, merely going through the motions of life, as opposed to my normal eager and excited approach to everything. Headaches and eye aches became the norm, along with intermittently blurred vision and extreme sensitivity to light. Of course I had the MRI and MRA, both totally normal. Nightsweats, profuse at times, along with small spasms over my entire body started taking place. I had sharp piercing pain on the right side of my eye socket and spasms on the side of my head. I itched all over and had ringing in my ears, my scalp tingled. I began to have a violent shaking below my left ribcage and woke up one night trembling uncontrollably over my entire body. I developed a very bad taste in my mouth. Less than one week ago, I stopped taking the drug and the fog is starting to lift, the spasms have largely subsided and I am just beginning to feel to some extent normal.
Marginal cholesterol
by Reviewer86128
on March 14, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Day fatigue, night anxiety, chest pain, kidney pain, abdominal pain. Felt 20 years older. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: After 2nd trip to emergency in a month (1st for chest pain, 2nd for night anxiety rapid heartbeat), I quit the simvastatin. Took CoQ 10 for a month to help relieve pains. 6 weeks later after quitting, all symptoms but abdominal pains (now slight) have ceased. My energy is back! Now taking 3g Omega3 for cholesterol reduction try.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86129
on March 13, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: I have been taking zocor for about 8 years. All of a sudden I began experiencing severe pain in my knees and spasams in the calves of my legs. Could hardly walk. Also had pain in two of my fingers and received cortisone shots to relieve pain. Took myself off zocor about 1 month ago. Pain got better, but now it is back. I feel is has damaged my muscles. My doctor was not so concerned and just told me to stop taking it and that is all he said. I will see my primary doctor soon and have some blood work done. Pain is so severe in my legs. Keeps me up most of the night. I never thought after taking this drug for such a long time this would happen. I will never take it again. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: Now I am wondering if all the hip pain and leg pains I have had through the years are because of Zocor. Also recently had an MRI of my right knee because it was swollen and painful. Was told I had arthritis. I would definitely take part in a class action suit against the drug company. This website was so helpful. After reading all the comments I feel so much better. I just hope the damage is not permanent.
Mini Stroke followed by PFO closure
by Reviewer86130
on March 8, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Foot cramps, lethargy, palpatations, no appetite, impaired distance vision. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I was given no warnings about side effects and was told to take 40mg a day for the rest of my life even though my cholestrol was only slightly above normal, but I'd had a mini stroke which was attributed to a hole in my heart. I've had an op to close the hole and I'm not happy about being on the statins now - will stop them tomorrow. Will continue on an aspirin a day and watch my diet instead
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86131
on February 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Extremly leg pain could hardly walk for 2 days, started bleeding urine my liver count was 15427 my liver and kidneys were failing was hospitalized with iv for a week very scary Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: The worst experience of my life when you have 4 children at home waiting and you dont know if you will see them again now im wondering how long is my body going to feel weak and everything seems like it takes alot of effort
Moderate Chol Levels
by Reviewer86132
on February 26, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Extreme Fatigue and Exhaustion. Heart Palpatations Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I read many other people having heart palpatations. I always from time to time have them but on Zocor, it was more frequent and worse. Doctor also said it was not Zocor, but after stopping the drug, it has subsided. So has the extreme fatigue and muscle weakness.It did lower my numbers and my liver function after 3 weeks was great, but my cholesterol was not so bad that it's worth the side effects. I am very active and have a good diet so I'm stopping.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86133
on February 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Tingling in both hands and feet... 24/7 Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review:
High LDL & Triglycerides
by Reviewer86134
on February 24, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Chronic heel pain, possible reduction in sex drive. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: The effect of Zocor/simvastatin on my cholesterol levels has been amazing. 10mg of brand name Zocor daily, I was UNDER the recommended level for LDL-C. I did not achieve similar performance w/comparable dosage of generic simvastatin. However, after taking brand name Zocor for 6 months, I began to notice pain in my left heel during daily 2+ mile walks. Visited a podiatrist. Arch supports and steroid shots temporarily remedied the pain. I also noticed that, moving from brand name Zocor to generic, this pain subsided as well. Fast forward to mid 2008, and I was not getting good readings from equal dosage of generic simvastatin, my MD put me back on Zocor. Readings dropped below minimums once again. My heel pain returned, and became so painful I had to return to the podiatrist for more shots and a set of orthotics. It was at this point that I stopped all statin therapy for a few months, while trying to allow the orthotics to cure my heel issue. Also during this time, I noticed s
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86135
on February 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Nausea,muscle aches,fatigue,headache- I felt like I had the flu- absolutely awful. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: I felt so much better, like myself again after stopping the medication. Not sure what I'll do next- there is mounting evidence out there that statins do not reduce heart attack significantly in women and many say women should not even bother with them. Statins are serious medications and should not be taken without a lot of thought!
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86136
on February 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: After taking Zocor for about 6 weeks I started experiencing severe lower back pain, right hip and knee pain, very fatigued, and severe flu like symptoms Time taken and dosage: 8 weeks Review: Within 3-4 days of quitting Zocor all the side effects that I had experienced went away. This is a nasty med
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86137
on February 17, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: None and I found this site the day I filled the scrip, so I have been acutely paying attention. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I am getting older so I figured it`s time to start looking after myself better. I had been watching my total Cholesterol results each time I would donate blood(3 or 4 times per year) and I knew I was high going in. Went to the Doc for the first time ever in my adult life and came back at 268 total cholesterol with 183LDL & 46HDL. When he called with the news that he was going to put me on a generic statin, I mentioned I get Zocor free from my Ins plan so he called in a 6 month scrip at 20mg per day to the pharmacy. I gave blood 2/4/2009 and the results came today 2/17/2009 it shows my total is down to 173. At the time of my most recent donation I had only been taking it for 6 weeks. Quick results and no ill side effects.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86138
on February 15, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Hip joint and big toe joint started hurting first. Then about 3 days later, severe cramping in both feet, hands, shoulders and very fatigued. Muscle ache in most of my body. I am stopping the drug after 5 weeks. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86139
on February 13, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: severe leg and foot cramps Time taken and dosage: 45 days Review: started taking zocor 1 1/2 months ago -had mild leg cramps on and off-2 days ago woke up out of a sound sleep with the most excruciating pain I have ever had! cramps were from my rt.hip down my thigh and to my ankle then foot. I have never experienced anything so painful! it took about 20min.for the pain to slowly subside. that was 2 days ago and now I am having milder cramps in my rt.ankle and foot. I stopped taking this med right after the first occurence. I have taken Lipitor and Crestor in the past without any problems but I asked my doctor to change it to something with a generic to save some money-that was a very bad idea!
High Cholosterol
by Reviewer86140
on February 10, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: After 60 days on Simvastatin 20MG (generic Zocor), I suddenly experienced extremely tired legs, dizziness, no appetite - only wanted to lay down and take a nap. Could only work about 10% of the time. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Stopped taking the drug 5 days after the terrible side effects started - feeling a lot better. Legs are getting back to normal. I'm off statins for good.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86141
on February 6, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 66.0 Side effects: Early one evening my entire thighs (both of them) felt like they were on fire and tingly and very painful. I went to bed early but couldn't find any comfortable position in which to sleep...the pain kept me up all night and I just read a book to try to get my mind off the pain. When I got up out of bed in the morning, I walked to the bathroom and passed out on the way. Ended up in the emergency room because my primary care physician was convinced a heart problem caused the passing out; I was convinced I passed out because of no sleep and a lot of pain. To make a long story short, after a full and half day in the emergency room and hospital and lots of heart tests, my heart was found to be normal and I was told to go off the Zocor. Two days later I was pain free...unbelieveable and wonderful. Looking back I think the thigh and butt pain started two weeks earlier but because I injured my back two months ago and still had some pain from that, I was attributing the earlier pains to m Time taken and dosage: 24 days Review: I have family and friends who take Zocor and have not yet experienced any bad side-effects, so the drug may work for many but not all. But after I went through what I did with this drug I am not going to consider taking any other statin drugs. If I die early because of it, so be it. It just isn't worth the risk of ending up with such pain or possibly permanent muscular damage. I was lucky that my bad side-effects occurred reasonably early so I could attribute them to the drug; I recovered fully within 3 days of stopping the medication so I am very thankful for that. Am sorry to hear some of you have had permanent muscle damage as a result of this medication.
High cholesterol.
by Reviewer86142
on February 4, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: 58 years old. One dose simvastin , twelve hours later muscle cramps, tendonitis , chest and stomach ache. I felt so tired and achy I was sure I had the flu. I had not expected any side effects.My legs and arms were weak , I woke up that afternoon with a numb hand. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: The drug was meant to rescue me from high cholesterol . I plan on losing weight and exercising. My blood pressure , kidney and liver functions are all good and normal. I have an Hba1c of 6.8 on an uncontrolled diet and 5.8 if I lose weight. I discontinued this drug , I run a woodworking shop , I need to have hands that are strong and I am om my feet for eight hours a day minimum.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86143
on February 4, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: weakness and pain to the point of being bed-ridden. At first I thought it was my fibromyalgia but there was dizziness, extreme dreaming and waking up during the night. My arms and legs hurt the worse but I felt like I had the flu. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: I quit and some of the symptoms subsided within a day. Still have some residual weakness. I was taking the generic version. I am going back to natural remedies!
heart attack at age 80
by Reviewer86144
on February 1, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 81.0 Side effects: Severe pain and swelling in knees. I was only able to limp around the house with the aid of a walker Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: After angioplasty and 4 stents, I was walking 2 miles/day. After a year on 40 mg Lipitor, this was becoming painful. My doc switched me to 80 mg Zocor to get my LDL down to 70. After 10 days the severe pain started. The day after I stopped taking Zocor, the pain began to subside. I am now walking a mile/day comfortably.A friend of mine, same age, had a similar problem. Lipitor for 5 years then Zocor. Leg pains started. His doc measured his CK and said it was the highest he had ever seen. He said "stop taking simvastatin". A few days later on a doc visit, his CK was measured again and was back to normal. He subsequenly had a kidney removed.
lower chlorestral
by Reviewer86145
on January 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 70.0 Side effects: NONE Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: It is working great for me. !!
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86146
on January 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Severe muscle pain and body aches, felt like the flu; insomnia; memory problems; could not lose weight despite being on a 1200-1400 calorie diet Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I read an article in the paper today about problems with statin drugs, and I am absolutely stunned. I had no idea. What really blows me away is that I went to my doctor several months ago complaining of weight gain, muscle aches and insomnia. All he could come up with was that I was depressed. He'll be getting a phone call from me tomorrow.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86147
on January 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 81.0 Side effects: severe pain and weakness of legs, hair falling out, itching,fatigue Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: a very dangerous drug
Heart Attack High Colesteral
by Reviewer86148
on January 23, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Upper back pain in afternoon, subsided after adding a daily cod liver oil pill. Cured my dermatitis , topical treatment no longer required after 40 years of use. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: The generic version from Wallgreens had no effect on my colesteral..... The brand name product worked
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86149
on January 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Extreme fatigue. Time taken and dosage: 20 days Review: Since I started taking Zocor, I wake up in the morning feeling exhausted and by mid afternoon I am completely spent, it's all I can do just to make it through the day. Co-workers, friends and family have noticed this change in me as well.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86150
on January 21, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: I am watching my self closely...for muscular issues or anything abnormal for me...possible tiredness and muscle soreness. Time taken and dosage: 26 days Review: A friend of mine could not tolerate and was switched to Lipitor- no problems for her. I AM also seeking currently the help of a Naturopathic doctor...he has told me they know these statins can damage your liver that why the lab test for liver function. These drugs also reduce/deplete the body of Co enzyme Q10 which the body needs for muscular function...gee your heart is a muscle...mmm what is it doing to your heart then??? These drugs slow dodwn your liver so that it controls the cholesterol. Slowing down your liver is not always a good thing. As for myself I am taking the zocor for now and working toward getting off of it with the supplements the naturopath is recommending...everyone is unique...but I am taking choline, coq10, a blend with niacin and another blend called lypo, soy lecithin which gently cleanses the arteries. I would not recommend trying to figure out what is best for you on your own but seek out a reputable naturopath to have him formulate what your individual body n
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86151
on January 14, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: After taking one dose before bed, I awoke the next morning with intense upper and lower arm pain (both arms), intense right shoulder pain and pressure, and chest pain and pressure. It was so bad I truly thought I was having a heart attack Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Please think carefully before taking this drug.
cholesteral levels
by Reviewer86152
on January 12, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: I started feeling queezy, tight in chest, not very hungry at all, had tightness in neck one night, then into back,, then chest, on the left side, felt terrible pulpitations, abdominal pain, dizziness when walking, and an overall not so good feeling,,,actually feel crampyness when breathing in and such Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: After reading the notes of others,,I know I got it right. I went on the drug for 10 days and all that others have felt,,I have as well. I stopped asap, and feel better in just one day, but 100 percent. I will certainly excercise and diet before I ever take that stuff again. I do plan on seeing my doctor tommorow to let her know how bad I feel, and her example of pain sometimes when taken,, was way to low in her explanation,,,I will never take again
low HDL and high LDL levels
by Reviewer86153
on January 9, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: pain in shoulders and neck Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Zocor has helped my overall cholesterol I had to increase dosage from 10 mg daily to 20 mg daily to see if my cholerterol improves even more
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86154
on January 5, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: achy joints and muscles, muscle weakness, tingling in feet and arms. Everyday chores are impossible now. Extreme fatique. Weight gain. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Was taking Lipitor and switched to Zocor with our work prescription plan having been changed. I feel "toxic" on this drug. I stopped taking it one week ago, however, symptoms have not subsided yet.
control cholesterol /diabetic
by Reviewer86155
on January 2, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: achilles tendon complications, both legs (hobbled, limping) requiring MRI & surgical repair and reattachment w/ 12 wks in cast, severe and imflamed hand joint and wrist pain, 40+ lb. weight gain, loss of libido,night sweats, low energy - feeling like I was strangely, getting very old very quickly. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: I would never had known to relate my symptoms to this medication, except for being housebound and reading about recovery from achilles tendon surgery. My hand pain was so bad it was worse than the pain from my AT surgery. I stopped the medication just three days ago and my hand joints are much improved, simple asprin helps. I believe this is a very dangerous and toxic drug for many unknowing people, like me. I can trace my symptoms beginning when I started the medication, only 20mg at night. I too, think this is potential for class action lawsuit- it has caused serious harm to so many of us here.
hypertension
by Reviewer86156
on January 1, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Zocor has worked great in improving cholesterol numbers.
chlorestrol
by Reviewer86157
on December 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: extreme and horrible pain in my right leg. Worse than a broken bone. After 6 weeks off Zocor, leg is improving, but still not up to what it was before Zocor. Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review:
to lower cholesterol of 260
by Reviewer86158
on December 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Heart palpitations, restricted breathing, dyspepsia, weakness. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: There was fluttering in my chest, vague nausea, and weakness for weeks. Then, driving home from work one night had severe irregular flip flopping in my chest and shortness of breath. I could barely continue driving. Ended up in the ER. Only massive pre ventricular contractions, not a heart attack, but stayed overnight on monitor, with a stress test with echocardiogram the next week. I kept having the disturbing symptoms and terrible weakness. Not once did a cardiologist suggest it could be the Zocor. Finally, one night… having taken my Zocor and feeling gurgling in my chest….I thought of a friend who told me he had to stop Zocor because it caused heart palpitations. I stopped it 3 days ago. The chest fluttering is almost gone. Yet, there are no cardiac side effects listed for Zocor! One doctor labeled me as having a panic attack, and asked if I had previous psychiatric problems! I am so angry that I had to spend a night in the hospital and have expensive testing, wor
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86159
on December 25, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Joint pain, memory loss, legs cramps, sex drive dive, muscle weakness, depression, undue exhaustion, poor urina flow, developed a very high sensitivity to cold. I was unable to work as a carpenter and could bearly run my business. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: I feel I have been poisoned by Zocor! I have been off Zocor for a week. My mental functions returned quickly. Sensitivity to cold is gone. Joint pain slowly improving. Most upsetting is that over the last few years I bought these issues up to my doctor to no advail.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86160
on December 16, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 64.0 Side effects: Muscle deterioration, weakness, chest pains Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: May be good for some, but I have talked to too many and read too much about this med. that I would never recommend it to anyone. Perhaps I would recommend it to Osama Bin Laden.I had to go to the ER twice and had MRI's, EEG's, Cat Scans etc to find the problem. I think I have permanent muscle damage. It did lower my LDL but the problems outweighed the solution. When I stopped, the chest pain went away in 1 day! Never had them since. I tried natural remedies and exercise and my Trig and LDL was back up. So my Dr. suggested Tricor because it was "different" and worked in other ways than statins. But after 6 weeks I am getting the same feelings so I am getting off of this as well. He just suggested that I take Zetia in combo. But when I read about that it is just as bad if not worse. My advice is if you are going to try it (apparently some people can tolerate it), do it but watch closely for any signs of these adverse side effects. Personally I will never take them again!Her
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86161
on December 5, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: None - so far has done a great job. Lowered 100 points in a month. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86162
on December 3, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: I'm dizzy, dry mouth at night, weight gain, Muscle and back pain, having trouble sleeping, it seems when I get a bump (Black and Blue) it takes forever to heal. I'm often finding myself depressed, bitchy and short tempered. Muscle soarness, Muscle spasims. Not to mention my eye sight. Time taken and dosage: 365 days Review: They offer this drug like candy, A heart attack I think would be more pleasent then living through these side effects.Don't be fooled by the over the counter solutions....Diet, Exercise!
High Cholesterol level -273
by Reviewer86163
on December 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: I lasted only 12 days on Lipitor b4 pain cramping in legs and an overall feeling that this drug is not for me. So stopped taking it. That was a couple of years ago. One year ago I tried it again at the docs instructions for high cholesterol. Stopped it after 6 days for the same reason of leg cramping and weakness. I was put on Zocor and I have lasted 27 days. 3 days ago my knee gave out while directing my disabled son one way physically while he wanted to go another. I figured I hyperextended my right knee. Both legs are still weak and cramping. My knees are stiff on a good day but this is different. I can only hobble around. I do not have the strength to stand up from a chair etc. Steps are not possible and then I looked for info on side effects. I stopped the zocor starting today and hope the damage isn't permanent. My right knee is swollen and both left and right leg calves are tight....like I said I am hobbling and in a lot of pain. This is not good. N Time taken and dosage: 27 days Review: I had vague signs prior.....dark urine....with odor. Also one morning I woke up and just cried because of pain from my hips to my toes over the top of my legs as if they were in a cast...it went away after a few hours but I should have stopped the meds then and there.
high blood pressure
by Reviewer86164
on December 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 77.0 Side effects: gas,bloating Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
Congestive heart failure
by Reviewer86165
on November 30, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: I took one 80mg. pill and about two hours later I thought I was having a heart attack. I have pretty serious blockage of the main artery to the left side of the heart and was prescribed this along with a beta blocker (I'm not a candidate for surgery). Not only did the one pill give me horrible heart pain, it also cause horrific pain in my neck, back, calf, and right hip. This stuff is toxic and I would rather die from the heart attack than take this stuff. It should be outlawed. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
diagnosed high cholesterol
by Reviewer86166
on November 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: I experienced aches and twinges in my legs and ankles as if I was getting the flu. My legs feel so heavy and my kneecaps hurt. I can't sleep well because I have hot flashes, then I can't get back to sleep because of the leg pains. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: I read about this drug from the insert and at first I thought, all drugs have side effects, so what. Then, when I began to feel like I did, I did an internet search, and I found this site. The symptoms of many others mirrored mine. I am shocked that my doctor did not recommend a more conservative approach. I quit taking it today.
hith cholesterol
by Reviewer86167
on November 27, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: took one 10mg pill at night. In the morning the joints in my toes hurt. By afternoon, all the joints in my body hurt. I couldn't open a can of coke at work and could barely type on the keyboard. I am absolutely sure this was from Zocor. I stopped taking the med and felt mostly better the next day. It took 2 or 3 days to feel like I had before zocor. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Not for me.
elevated cholesterol level
by Reviewer86168
on November 25, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Chest pain/ discomfort,weakness and waves of nausea/dizziness just a general not feeling well type of thing,but the most troubling thing was the chest tightness, discomfort, I felt like something was in chest making it hard to take a deep breath. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I just started this medication last night and went to bed feeling awful, took tums and everything trying to feel better and woke up the next morning feeling the same way if not worse. More chest pain today than last night. Tried relieving with pepcid with no help. Even went to pharmacist and was told that not really a side effect of this medication and continue to take it. But with the way Im feeling I will not take this medication again after today!
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86169
on November 22, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 66.0 Side effects: When I was 60, my PCP got a borderline high cholesterol result from my blood work and put me on a 20Mg maintenance dose of Lipitor. I trusted; I took it. In six months I had such severe acid reflux the Rx was switched to Zocor 20 Mg. Within six to eight months following the switch to Zocor I felt a heaviness in my legs, was getting tired frequently and had lost my vigor for and interest in any social activities or writing venues. My cholesterol rose slightly again in a few months and my Rx was bumped to 40 Mg of Zocor; now the fun began in earnest. I began to perspire at the slightest exertion and could not stop perspiring even when I stopped exerting myself; I literally dripped with sweat. I perspired so much at night I would wrap my pillow with towels. At the same time I developed a night thirst that was disturbing in its intensity. I began keeping water by my bed and gradually drank at least a twenty two oz. bottle during the night, every night, and began to pass copious amo Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: This group of meds is dangerous to our health. They are a jealously guarded cash cow for the pharmaceutical industry. These meds gird the mevalonate enzyme pathway CYP3A4 and restrict our bodies abilitiy to produce dolichols, heme-a, and CoQ10, and ALL these elements are absolutely necessary to CONTINUED LIFE! When your craft is in trouble and losing altitude, you NEVER dump the fuel, but that is precisely what statins do - they damage our mitochondria. We must take arms against this onslaught to our health for the sake of profits.
raise my GOOD cholesterol
by Reviewer86170
on November 19, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: I was given simvastatin to raise my good cholesteral as the doctor said it was at 24 and should be 40. My bad cholesterol was at 140. I experianced Severe swelling of the hands, ankles and knees. Unbelievable cramping in the legs that was so bad I was on crutches for 10 weeks. Pain in arms, hands, feet and sholders. Very tired and still have some difficulty in walking. Cannot lift anything due to still have pain after being off this drug for 5 months. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: After looking at all the websites and seeing all of the pain and suffering that others are going through that are exactly what I have gone through I feel it is time to do something about it as they are now suggesting that they give statin drugs to millions more for heart problems, this was recently published under a report called the Jupiter report.IF ANYONE HAS A LAWSUIT PENDING CAN I GET THE NAME OF YOUR ATTORNEY. IF YOU HAVE STARTED A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, CAN YOU EMAIL ME THE NAME OF THE FIMS AS I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN IT. THESE DRUGS ARE JUST PLAIN WRONG.
to lower colestorol
by Reviewer86171
on November 16, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 73.0 Side effects: lower back pain ,groin aches and pain ,hips ache. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: have been taking simvastatin for about 4 weeks,problems stated after 2 weeks.and got worse, I wonder is it caused by the simvastatin or just ''getting old ''
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86172
on November 13, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 72.0 Side effects: Severe neck pain to begin with, and then terrible hip and joint pain along with cramping of the legs. Also erectile dysfunction. I used to walk four miles a day and now two miles is very difficult. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: I thought my problems were due to being older, however my wife works at a bank and several customers mentioned they were on this drug and had the same type of problems, before they stopped taking them. I then stopped it myself and my neck feels great and the pain has reduced in my hips and joints. I only hope this drug did not cause any permanent damage to my body. Someone should start a class action suit against the makers of this drug!
Had a stroke November 2007
by Reviewer86173
on November 12, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 68.0 Side effects: Was on Simvastatin to start with and two months later moved to atorvastatin. They were both as bad as one another. Dizzyness, long distance visual problems, muscle aches, joint problems, you name it I had it. No more statins for me-EVER-,i'll die first! Time taken and dosage: 8 weeks Review:
High cholesterol: 220
by Reviewer86174
on November 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Began taking Simvastatin 10/18/08. Within one week experienced calve muscle cramps waking me up at night which became extremely severe as time went on. My neck also became stiffer then normal, (I have a disc problem in my neck). My right knee became tender and starting giving out. Last night, 11/12/08, woke up with excruciating cramp in my upper back behind left shoulder. Had to take a Soma to get rid of it. I'm stopping the medication today and making an appointment with my doctor. Time taken and dosage: 25 days Review:
LAD stent
by Reviewer86175
on November 10, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Unable to walk after 100 days on this drug. Avid walker and light jogging everyday (40+ miles per week mostly walking)Was diagnosed with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is an inflammation and/or overstretching of the posterior tibial tendon in the foot.Current treatment is "Immobilization. Sometimes a short-leg cast or boot is worn to immobilize the foot and allow the tendon to hea" Note, I have rather low total Cholesterol (sub 120) and was placed on Zocor only because it is the standard treatment after receiving a stent. Time taken and dosage: 120 days Review: There is considerable evidence that patients who take statins (not just Zocor) have lower levels of endogenous CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10)webmd.com/cholesterol-management/news/20080228/study-links-statin-use-to-tendon-injuryTendon ruptures and other tendon injuries have not been reported as a side effect of statin use in previous studies, butthere have been anecdotal reports of a link over the years, appearing mostly in French medical journals.Statin Use and Tendon InjuryThese reports led researchers from France's Rouen University Hospital, Rouen Cedex, to conduct a look-back study using a database of patients who reported adverse side effects associated with statin use between 1990 and 2005. Of the 4,597 side effects reported, 96, or about 2%, involved tendinitis or tendon ruptures.The Achilles tendon was the most common site of injury, with pain, swelling, warmth, and stiffness being the most common complaints. According to the researchers, tendon problems b
Bad Colesterol
by Reviewer86176
on November 10, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Weak, tired, lower back pain with a burning sensation. Flushing periods of high heart beats and shortness of breath. Anxiety, depression and overall body ache similar to flu symptoms. I was referred to a Cardiologist who has performed a number of exams and tests with negative results. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Although my follow up appoint demonstrated a lower bad colesterol level the symptoms increased and became difficult to cope with. It affected my sleep and overall performance. I have focus on my eating habits and exercised, and stopped taking Simvastatin. After approximately 3-4 weeks later I began to feel better.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86177
on November 4, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Kidney damage, ear ringing, muscle weakness Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: help anybody else with renal failure from using this med
not going to!
by Reviewer86178
on November 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 0 days Review: My previous posting (few comments down) Some good news re: my concerns in my Drs. note "some buildup" and such a high dose 40mg. of this poison. I actually received something from the cardiologist on Fri. which made me feel much happier. 'NO SIGNIFICANT ABNORMALITIES - MILD CHOL. PLAQUE BUT NO SIGNIFICANT BLOCKAGE SEEN' so you can imagine how much better I felt - I had already made the decision to not take the Statins, but that report absolutely convinced me. I hope most of you posting here have had that simple doppler test, not terribly expensive, either it can give at least some measure of relief if you know you are not clogging up! I am so glad I never started this stuff. Good luck everyone.
high'ish cholesterol + High BP
by Reviewer86179
on November 1, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Weakness in legs. Pain in knee & ankle joints. Leg & foot cramps. Broken sleep patterns + horrendous, vivid dreams. Dizziness. Time taken and dosage: 14 months Review: My cholesterol level did drop to below the 'acceptable' level, but I also changed to a healthier, low fat diet + I got a dog & started walking for one hour, at least once a day. The side effects are not acceptable to me, & I've read that they can be long term, so I'm weaning myself off simvastatin. I'm taking Benecol food products which contain natural statins.
haven't started yet
by Reviewer86180
on October 31, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: None Yet - and don't expect to, as I'm not going to take it - I always come here first, and I've known about Statin problems anyway Time taken and dosage: 0 days Review: My cholesterol increased which really surprised me - last 2 years have exercised, oatmeal every morning, Flax-seed oil, B-vit every day, Olive oil for everything, I'm very slender 109lbs, etc. etc. I nearly fell over with these last results, which were: 232 total 157LDL 57HDL(good) Triglycerides lowest I've ever had 91, Glucose also great 86. Dr. recommended a Doppler first (carotids)letter yesterday "some build up" & enclosed was the prescript for 40mg of this poison. I am in a real quandry - I also take Diovan 80mg. for High BP (usually anxiety driven)I am very sensitive to drugs anyway, and this stuff is scaring the crap out of me. HELP!
high total cholesterol
by Reviewer86181
on October 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Sore throat and knee pain. I thought the knee pain was from over exerting myself but after reading this I am not too sure. Also have cramps in calves as well as no libido (I am only 30). I also am tired too. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review:
cholesterol reading of 255
by Reviewer86182
on October 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 67.0 Side effects: Joint pains from buttocks to to thoracic part of my spine Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: I believe the problem is not when I was receiving Zocor, but when my insurance insisted that I take the generic. That is when I noticed the problem. I don't know where the generic is made. I called the pharmacy and they assured me it was not coming from China although I was told some pharmacies carry this drug made in China which is enough to scare anyone. I have heard so many bad reports about this drug with various symptoms that I stopped taking it without my doctor's knowledge. I won't take it again. I had blood work four days ago and await my results.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86183
on October 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: I began taking 40 mg simvistatin for high cholesterol per my doctor. Immediately I began with severe knee pain so bad I walked with a limp. Eventually, I started feeling like an old lady, lost all interest in sex, overall poor feeling, woke up many nights with severe leg cramps. One night my right knee started hurting so severely that I woke up from a dead sleep. Two days later, I woke up with such severe back pain on my lower right side I thought it was a kidney infection or failure. I immediately wondered if these things were my medication. I went to the computer and looked up Zocor side effects. I WAS SHOCKED. Many people had similar stories or worse. MY DOCTOR NEVER TOLD ME THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN. This drug is poison. It needs to be removed fromthe market. After further research, my husband stopped taking it and his backache stopped after many months of thinking this was old age. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: This drug needs to be stopped. The drug companies are raking in billions of dollars hawking this poison. Do some research on how to lower your cholesterol naturally. REPORT YOUR DRUG REACTIONS TO THE FDA HERE: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/medwatch-online.htmDON'T WAIT, THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE... REPORT YOUR STORIES, TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86184
on October 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Stiff neck, stiff knees, leg cramps at night, heart palpitations, headache, night sweats Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: I wouldn' recommend this drug - I don't believe in statins - will control naturally
lower cholesteriol
by Reviewer86185
on October 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: I have have dizziness, neck pain, chest pains. This has been going on for two months, ever since I was on this. My doctor today told me to get off it for a few weeks, and see. So hopefully i will feel better. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review:
To Lower LDL & overall Cholesterol
by Reviewer86186
on October 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Ringing in the ears, cognitive dis-function, dizziness, headache, shortness of breath, chronic muscle fatigue, muscle & joint pain, muscle cramps, depression Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: Last spring I had terrible symptoms with Zocor 40mg. Within 24 hours of taking it I had ringing in my ears, cognitive impairment and shortness of breath. Within a week and a half, I was experiencing painful fatigue which increased over the total of the 5 weeks I took the medicine. My manager noticed I was limping (because I was in so much pain) and asked what was the matter with me. My supervisor and another co-worker told me I looked spaced out. Indeed I was. I couldn't keep a thought and I felt horrible.When I stopped the medicine, within 48 hours the ringing in my ears and the shortness of breath disappeared. It took about 10 weeks however before the muscle pain went away and I felt relatively well again.The doctor insisted I try taking 20mg Zocor (half the original dose). I did and the same symptoms returned with the same intensity. After three days I stopped taking it. I was royally pissed off and refused to go back to the doctor.Today several months later I h
cholesterol
by Reviewer86187
on October 5, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: after about 3 weeks started feeling arm pain in both arms,tingling in fingers, sharp muscle spasm in chest, to severe pain in chest and hips. doctor said I had costochondritis,not related to zocor but switched dose to 3 times a week pain in chest still their but not as severe. im convinced its zocor.almost forgot lower back pain. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
Cholesterol
by Reviewer86188
on September 29, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Extreme joint pain in knees, ankles, shoulders, hands & wrists. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Had blood tests & even a tissue sample taken from affected area & nothing abnormal found. Zocor dose was recently doubled. I'm 36 & walk around in the morning like I'm 96!!! Wake up many times with horrible knee pain & can only sleep on my back because of the pain in shoulders. I hope these joint pains go away. I've only stopped taking it for 4 days & so far, not much better.
diabetic slightly high cholesterol
by Reviewer86189
on September 27, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: First developed tennis elbow with tingling in fingers, shoulder pains, which ended in frozen shoulders, then leg pains near knees and in thighs, insominia. When the brainfog started, I knew something was wrong. I would be talking and all of a sudden, I lost my train of though, and couldn't even think of the words. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: My shoulder and elbow problems were attributed to a repititous job, but after quitting the job, I got no relief. I also had pain in legs and had troulble walking, felt like I was 80 years old and only 50 then. I was prescribed many rounds of P/T, which never helped, in fact pain only got worse. After one round, during the 3rd week, I developed severe pain in both biceps as weight training and resistance bands were used. The therapist diagnosed this as bicepital tendonitis. The therapy sessions were toned down, but pain persisted, it persisted for 3 months after P/T was finished. I had developed exercise intolerance. I asked my gp if it could be from taking Zocor, as I reminded him of the commercials that warn of "unexplained muscle pain or weakness could be a sign of a serious side effect." He said to stop the Zocor and the 4 months of pain finally went away in 3 days. Then my thinking started to clear and I was starting to sleep longer than 2 hours at a time. I think I
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86190
on September 27, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: About six weeks ago I rather suddenly grew stiff, painfully stiff, in my lower body, my right hand, headaches, neck, lower back. My doctor suggest I see a rheumatologist because perhaps I have arthritis. I am 33 years old. I can't believe I was sucker-punched into taking this drug for nearly a year--- Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: I will never make this kind of mistake again, God help me. I can't believe this is my life. I want my pre-statin body back!
HIGH CHOLESTEROL
by Reviewer86191
on September 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: SEVERLY TIRED AND UNABLE TO GET UP IN MORNING TO WORK OUT LIKE I HAVE DONE FOR YEARS BEFORE. Time taken and dosage: Review:
Chloresteral
by Reviewer86192
on September 23, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: On for about 12 months. Within the last 4 weeks, severe weakness in lower body. Loss of short term memory, irritable and drop in sex drive. Extreme pain in hips, walking and standing is excruciating. I like the results but the effects I cannot live with. Swollen and and tender breasts also affect quality of life, that effect has been happening for the last 5 months. Weight gain, almost 15 lbs and up until 4 weeks ago, I was walking regularly. I eat low carb, whole grain but still with the weight gain. Loss of muscle mass, redisdribution of body fat are also problems I have noted. Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: While Zocor did lower my chloresteral, I am going to discontinue with the Zocor and try to do it 100% with Mona Vie. According to the FDA, Plant Sterols can lower Chloresteral. Chemicals cannot heal me. I'll miss the zero co-pay the insurance companies have for statin drugs, but the cost is worth it to me for Mona Vie. I have been drinking it since January with good results so far combined with zocor and diet. While the combination seemed to be working quite well, I cannot take Zocor anymore, even if it's basically free for me. The cost to my quality of life is more important that the cost to my wallet. If anyone would like to email me regarding how Mona Vie has helped me, I'll be glad to respond.
high triglycerides
by Reviewer86193
on September 23, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Tingling in feet and fingers, sore shoulders, stiff neck, fingers go to sleep during the night while calf muscles get cramps so severe I wake screaming in pain, pain in hips, numbness down into thighs, sore knees at night for no reason and total loss of libido. I thought I was simply aging or that my (well controlled) diabetes Type 2 was eating me up despite good test results. Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: My triglyceride count has come down but perhaps I really need to change my diet and stop looking for the magic pill. I never put my symptoms down to Zocor until yesterday when a neurologist told me that there was no physical explanation for the tingling in my fingers. He suggested I look into Zocor. Well am I surprised! I thought all my aches and pains were the result of aging. I stopped Zocor last night and I don't intend to return to it. Perhaps I don't need the testosterone injections either that my doc gives me for the libido problem?
high cholesterol - - - 289
by Reviewer86194
on September 15, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Aafter my second week I began to experience the following; Irritability , loss of sex drive, depression, muscle pain, neck pain, feeling of swelling in the neck and back, vertigo ( dizziness, room spinning, nausea), loss of balance and poor coordination, loss of concentration, hands and arms falling asleep at night… and most of all its hurt my relationship… Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: I thought it was going to help my life and it has not. I did lose some weight (220 to 214 @ 6 ft)but I attribute the weight loss to dietary change
High trigycerides, high bad cholest
by Reviewer86195
on September 15, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Weak, tired, shortness of breath, lost motivation, pounding heart with increased rate, became very ill working outside in cool temperatures, chest pain, trouble using computer and understanding things. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: There has got to be a better way to lower my cholesterol and trigyceride. I am taking fish oil, flaxseed oil. Would taking red rice yeast help? I have heard it recommended, but would like to know if anyone else has had success with it.
lower cholesteral
by Reviewer86196
on September 14, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: no side affects,as far as headaches, sore muscles go but I have lost total interest in sex,and cannot get an erection Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: need to speak to my doctor about taking another cholesteral drug.reading other comments I thought I was the only one losing interest in sex, that side effect should be right up there with liver damage, not hidden
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86197
on September 8, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Severe cramps and pain in muscle calves, expanded to back of thighs, stiff neck, hoarseness, flu-like symptoms, urinating 6-8x per night, tingling and burning in legs, fatigue. It lowered my cholestrol, but a couple of months later, I started having muscle cramps. Went to Urgent Care, told me it could possible be Zocor, but bloodwork levels looked okay. They will not take you seriously until your kidney's fail. Time taken and dosage: 180 days Review:
Slightly elevated cholesterol
by Reviewer86198
on September 4, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Severe, debilitating left hip pain! Also thigh, elbow, shoulder and neck pain. Muscles are mess!Beware--this all sneaks up on you -- dangerous medication! Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: I stopped taking Zocor about 3 weeks ago and am very happy to report an improvement in mobility, muscle and joint pain. Long way to go to return to normal though.I would like to ask fellow 'zocor stoppers' what side effects or withdrawal symtoms they have experienced -- if any. Please feel free to email me with any information you may be able to share.
hIGH CHOLESTEROL
by Reviewer86199
on September 2, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: After being on Zocor for over a year, I noticed that my sense of taste is off and I can't taste food like I used to, I am also on Lopressor and Lisinopril, am not sure if it is the Zocor or the blood meds. causing the effect? Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86200
on September 1, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 82.0 Side effects: extreme ache in neck and upper back, sometimes sharp pain. fatigue, insomnia, loss of energy,dizzy,weak, shortness of breath after just small task or walk, increasing incontinence due to failing bladder muscles. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I was prescribed zocor, along with several medications for high blood pressure, including diltiazem. I thought resulting back pain and neck aches were due to a pulled muscle. When pain didn't get better, but increased and other symptoms worsened, I checked drug interactions on the internet. I found that diltizem increases the effect of zocor several times over. That day, a week ago, I quit both drugs. The NEXT DAY, I felt better. And have over the week gone from extreme back pain to none. My incontinence has almost disappeared. I feel almost my normal self again. And to think I suffered for 3 months, and told 5 doctors about my debilitating symptoms - cardiologist, neurologist, nephrologist, osteopath, and primary care physician during this period of time and none of them suggested the problem might be the medications I was taking...not even the druggist. The cardiologist even performed an expensive angiogram to see if may heart was causing the problems I was having, and he was th
Moderately high cholesterol
by Reviewer86201
on September 1, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 69.0 Side effects: I took Zocor for about 3 months. My cholesterol was not extremely high. I am a breast cancer survivor, and like other cancer survivors, I get very nervous when anything doesn't feel right. I began having pain in almost all my joints....neck, shoulders, ankles, and especially knees. My doctor ordered x-ray and all I was told was "minor to moderate arthritis". My legs got so weak that I can barely get out of a chair without help. I am in my sixties, but felt like ninety. I started researching on the internet and almost fell over when I found many sites with testamonials about side effects of Zocor. All my symptoms were there. I have stopped the Zocor for about two weeks, no change so far, but I am totally convinced that Zocor is the culprit. My doctor thinks so too. I don't understand why he had me on 80 mg tablets. It seems that most people start out with 10-20 mg. I would be more than happy to join in a class action suit against Merck. I am absolutely miserable. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I think this drug should be taken off the market, NOW!
cholesterol and triglicerides
by Reviewer86202
on August 25, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: excriciating heel pain Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: I did not immediately connect the pain in my heel, which actually caused me to consider using crutches, with zocor because my doctor had emphasized to be aware of muscle pains. I considered that to mean pain in my arms and legs so I attributed my foot pain to be from some other cause. Since the zocor was not lowering the cholesterol enough I discontinued it and almost immediately my foot pain disappeared. This stuff affects your quality of life. Should not be on the market.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86203
on August 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I have only been on this drug for five months, but so far so good. After one month I had great results in lowering my cholesterol.I have to say I am really nervous taking it after reading all of these horror stories.I would really like to hear more success stories.Are these people really sure that all these symptoms are caused by Zocor?I missed some doses in the last two months and my numbers increased.Apparently it is important to take it as prescribed to get the best results.I'm trying to eat healthy and exercise, but have been told I need to stay on zocor to keep my cholesterol down.I'm trusting my doctor and will be checked regularly for side effects. Until then I'm staying on it and hoping for the best.
High Cholesterol and Tryglycerides
by Reviewer86204
on August 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: muscle and joint pain, muddled thinking, short-term memory loss, 40 lb weight gain over 2 years, heart racing, eyesight problems, arms tingling and falling asleep during the night, off balance for no reason. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I began taking the drug in 6/06. The doctor had me taking 40mg daily. After 3 months he boosted it to 80mg daily. My life has changed drastically over the last 8 months. I can't do my daily tasks anymore. My joints and muscles hurt so much! I have difficulty standing for more than 10 minutes. My ankles and feet swell. I can't even think about exercising. I'm only 44! This isn't normal. I burst into tears when I found this site. What a relief to know it isn't just me "getting older". I've taken my last Zocor tablet!
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86205
on August 16, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Complete loss of sex drive. Erectile dysfunction.Unlike most who have posted, I had no pain issues or any other side effects. But I can't live without a sex life...I am only 39! Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I was on Lipitor 20 for about a yr and having the same sexual dysfunction. Stopped taking it several times and sex drive returned after a few weeks. switched to zocor 40. Same sexual problems again. Have stoped and once again things go back to normal. Dr denies any connection to statins.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86206
on August 12, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: General fatigue and leg pain at first. Now just heel pain. Time taken and dosage: Review: In combination with Niacin improved blood lipid profile significantly. Total cholesterol reduced from 280 to 166. HDL up from 40 to 62.
Review
by Reviewer86207
on August 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Neck pain. Weight gain even though I am only eating low carbs and i exercise 8 hours a week or more, it has to be the zocor my body is killing me and i have no strength. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Vytoran never made me feel like Zocor does my insurance will not cover Vytoran but will cover the drug that makes me feel as if I am dying.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86208
on August 10, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: EXTREME CRAMPS IN CALVES EVERY NIGHT, waking me instantly and sending me out of bed to try to stop the charley horse. also pain in thighs and feet. Numb and tingling feet. My calf muscles have grown so tight that there is hardly any forward bend in my ankles beyond 90 degrees. I am extremely athletic, exercise the same amount every day, and am not overweight----the leg cramps started about two months after starting simvastatin. The drug DID do a great job lowering my cholesterol: in 2 months it went down from 215 to 159. I am going to stop taking simvastatin to see if that helps stop the cramps in my legs. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86209
on August 6, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Pain in my hips affecting walking. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I will quit taking this drug. Statin drugs are terrible and the side effects come on slowly, so you don't even realize it's from the statin drugs. The doctors keep saying "no, it can't be from them", but once you stop taking them, you get better.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86210
on August 4, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Extreme Nausea Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Several days after I began taking Zocor, I began to experience extreme nausea. About an hour after taking it, I would be very sick. I tried taking it with food, without food and at different times during the day. Nothing has helped. It has gotten to the point that when I take it, I am pretty much sick all day. I am also highly anxious, which may be another side effect or may be because I am sick all the time.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86211
on August 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86212
on July 30, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: I had originally been prescribed Lipitor in 1994 and then moved to Zocor due to insurance reasons. Over the years I had various aches and muscles pains that included 2 frozen shoulders, chronic back aches and periodic leg and hip pains. MRI's were always negative and and all blood work showed no enzyme issues. After going from 20mg to 40 mg last summer the problems became more pronounced...still no blood work issues. Overall, I have had extreme muscle fatigue for years. I always thought it might have been my travel schedule or lack of exercise but I have had a great diet and exercise regimen for the last year with no improvement. I am at my ideal weight as well. Time taken and dosage: 14 years Review: Between these posts and other research, I became convinced that the statins must have something to do with this. After discussing with my doctor he agreed a 60-day holiday would be worth a try. I started feeling better within 30 days. At 60 days my blood work showed total cholesterol in the 220's (highest before medication in the beginning was 249). Remarkably, only the LDL increased...HDL was normal and unchanged. It has been 90 days and I am feeling stronger every day. After hearing that the "ideal" cholesterol numbers are getting lower and lower it is clear to me that those responsible for these numbers have made it so they are impossible to hit without the use of medications. Who underwrites these test and establishes these target numbers? hmmm...let me guess. I am reviewing my blood pressure numbers in this same light. I have little confidence in medical target numbers anymore.
to lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86213
on July 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: It feels as though someone has walked up behind me and tapped the back side of my left knee. My knee will give out then go straight. This lasts for no more than 20 to 30 seconds at a time. Then my leg is fine. It's always my left knee and never my right knee. I figured it was the Zocor, as my dad had problems with his legs taking the same drug. He had problems getting his left leg into the car. He had to lift his leg with his hands in order to get it in the car. He was cut back to one dose every 3 days, and he seems to be fine now. I just saw the docotor yesterday and forget to tell him about this. It sounds like its fairly serious, having read others' experiences here. So I'd better cut it back soon, as I've only been on the drug a week and the knee thing began within 24 hours of the first dose! Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86214
on July 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 70.0 Side effects: pain down arm, dizziness, memory loss, anger depression. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: If your on it, get off it!!!!I thought I was getting old and getting Alzheimers, my mother had it. I went to so many doctors who said it can't be zocor!! I actually was tested for MS, because my symptoms looked like it. I am so grateful to this site, I never would have thought these symptoms came from this drug.
cholestorol
by Reviewer86215
on July 23, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 76.0 Side effects: Severe muscle and joint pain, kidney damage, severe swelling of the arms, hands, neck, and face Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: My father-in-law is currently in a rehabilitation hospital as a result of Zocor.He was in a hospital for 4 weeks before being sent for rehabilitaiton.His cardiologist wasn't concerned when the swelling began after only 1 week.He was given Benydryl and sent home from the emergency room.He continued to swell and experience severe pain.Finally,after 2 more weeks, he was taken off the drug, but the damage was done. His muscles have broken down and it is very hard for him to walk and he can not pick his arms up to even hold a newspaper.Do not take this drug!
Insurance no longer covered Lipitor
by Reviewer86216
on July 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: I took Lipitor for 4 years... then my Doctor switched me to Simvastin (generic Zocor) because it was covered by my insurance. In the 4+ years I have been on a statin... I have gained about 15 lbs... experienced leg and feet cramps like I have never had before in my life... knee, hip and neck pain... I was associated it all with old age... but I'm only 52! I had bi-weekly bouts of episcleritis (part of the ocular side effect of statins). Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I stopped taking Simvastin and started taking a natural remedy that I found - Policosanol. I take the same dose (20mg.) that I took of Simvastin and have not experienced any side effects,my eye and muscles are starting to return to normal and the severe leg cramping has stopped... I will NEVER take any form of statin again... Thx so much for having this website - it's nice to know that I wasn't alone in my statin nightmare!
High Cholesterol (Genetic)
by Reviewer86217
on July 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: NONE the first month or so. Then joint pain especially in knees and hips, fatigue, water retention/weight gain, body acne, blurred vision, loss of sex drive. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I go for blood work this week but I am stopping pills for now. Going to try some natural alternatives as garlic, fish oil, fiber, other natural supplements.
To reduce LDL
by Reviewer86218
on July 17, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Sudden foot, leg or tendon pain making it difficult to walk. Pain would go away at unpredictable intervals but would typically last 5-10 days. Eventually had to walk with a cane during these periods. Upset digestion also an annoying side effect. I have a sense also that there was impact on my thinking abilities. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Also caused liver markers to increase. While effective in dropping cholesterol, I seemed to put on weight and episodes of pain interfered with exercise.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86219
on July 14, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Took Lipitor for 6 weeks. Severe muscle pain in abdominal/groin region, bloated stomach, gained 8 pounds. My doctor switched me to Zocor, 5 ml. After approx 3 years, my sex drive deteriorated. Dr. told me Zocor had nothing to do with it. Took it another year. Two other Dr's told me that it eats away at a male's testoterone level. It has been over a year since I stopped taking this medication, and my sex drive is still very low. Never had this problem before. Took blood test for testosterone level and it was very low. Zocor has ruined my life. Has anyone sued Merck? Is anyone interested in a class action lawsuit? If you had this problem, did your sex drive ever return to normal. Please reply to my e-mail to the left of these columns. Thanks. Time taken and dosage: 4.5 years Review: Has anyone experienced these same symptoms? Any cure? Anyone interested in taking action gainst Merck? Please respond to me. Thank you.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86220
on July 8, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: tingling in hands and feet. severe neck, back,and arm pain. couldn't sleep at all at night. trouble thinking and talking. could't walk straight. very weak and tire easily. unable to work at times. no coordination. developed severe sinus infection and bells palsy. it has been almost 3 weeks since quitting zocor and finally some of my symptoms are going away. this drug can unexpectantly creep up and tear you apart. you may be alright taking it for a long time but combine it with a normal illness that you may get and it could put you over the edge and the symptoms of zocor will knock you down. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: this is to the uninformed writer who wrote that everybody on this site are hypochondriacs. look up the side effects from the FDA or try asking somebody with some intelligence, like your physician. this drug can cause a lot of unusual side effects.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86221
on June 29, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: So far so good. I am not sure if it lowered my cholesterol yet though. I am taking the Generic Simvastatin (20mg)
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86222
on June 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: I am a very active person and I can hardly get out of my own way.have been on 20 mg for 1 week. Severe left hip pain, dizzinessand stumbling; depression and loss of temper. Had severe musclepain on Lipitor so trying this. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review:
part of combo therapy/mild stroke
by Reviewer86223
on June 25, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 74.0 Side effects: leg pain & other muscle pain, vision problems, and overall bad feeling. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: When I stopped taking zocor & tricor, within a few days I started to feel so much better. My legs stopped hurting & other muscles throughout body stopped hurting. I can't believe these drugs are still on the market. The FDA needs to re-investigate these drugs. I can only imagine the terrible long-term effects it has on ones body.
stents
by Reviewer86224
on June 25, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Upper back pain, muscle spasm under rib cage, memory loss, anxiety, depression, weight gain,foot tingling Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Dr. has taken me off. hopefully my life will go back to normal soon.
generic
by Reviewer86225
on June 24, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: want hurt self,could not drive Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: please stop taking this drug warning warning this is a bad one.the rating on this drug -5
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86226
on June 1, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: extreme muscle aches (tendonitis) in left arm, and one week later in right arm. both STILL hurt, after being off medication five days. bloating--swollen hands and feet. brain glitches--occasionally using the wrong word or being unable to remember something easily remembered. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: Started out with no problems, and then three weeks into drug, side effects came on fast, one after the other. Cannot comfortably recommend this drug. If you start to feel something unusual GET OFF IT fast. I felt achy and uncomfortable and listened to too many people say, "Well, you're getting older, you know." I knew something wasn't right. So glad to have found this site!
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86227
on May 31, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: I experienced heart pounding and fluttering within a half hour after taking Zocor every night before bed. Also experienced groin pain during the day. Took for 5 months and decided it wasn't worth damaging my heart muscles and quit taking it, everything returned to normal!! Should be taken off market, dangerous drug for sure! Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86228
on May 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: After 3 days of taking this medicine, bloating so extreme that I could hardly walk or sit. The pain was as if I have had surgery and whenever I would try to pass gas, the pain would make me cry, The third day, there was blood and mucus coming out when a gas passed. That's when I stopped and today four days after the last pill, I feel much better. I don't know that to do about this medication. My doctor is away on vacation. I guess I will go to a natural health store. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: The medication was not ZOCOR. It was a Generic
High clor
by Reviewer86229
on May 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: feels like i got hit by a truck upper arms hurt real bad Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: I do not like this drug at all.
High Cholesterol (HDL+LDL 225)
by Reviewer86230
on May 26, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Numbness or tingling in right thigh,especially in evening, reduced muscle mass, total loss of libido + erectile dysfunction (I had never had any history of this prior to zocor), irritability, lack of sleep. Somewhat reduced frequency of urination. Reduced muscle mass. Time taken and dosage: 90 days Review: My doctor reasoned that although my ldl was only moderately high and could possibly be controlled through exercise and diet, there was no reason not to take Zocor because it "has virtually no side-effects." I took Zocor for 3 months until reading the comments on this site 6 weeks ago. My libido seems to have returned, the ED has only cleared up 50%, I still have the tingling/numbness in my thigh. I've never taken any prescription drugs long-term before and don't plan to blindly follow any doctor's orders again!
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86231
on May 10, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 70.0 Side effects: fatique, leg cramps, overall weak feeling. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I quit taking the drug 2 years ago after I went to American Heart lung ass. site and put in my 10 year risk factor. By dropping my total cholesterol from 259 down to 200 only reduced my risk factor by 1%. I showed this and other info to my Doctor and she understood and said it was my choice. I feel normal today and will never take thais drug again. Here is site to check your risk factor. www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/problem.htmlAlso I found out you should report side effects to FDA at.http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/problem.htmlThey estimate only 20% to 30% of drug side effects get reported.These are dangerous over perscribed drug statins.
High Cholestrol
by Reviewer86232
on May 8, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Severe joint pain in hands. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Zocor lowered my cholestrol and no problems for the first 2-3 years. Then my hands started swelling at the joints and aching. My doctor thought it was arthritis. Each morning I soaked my hands in hot water, did arthritis exercises and then put a tropical arthritis medicine from Shaklee. I used the tropical again after lunch. I am a financial analyst and make extensive use of a computer key board. I went from a really good typist to some days only being able to type with 1 finger due to pain. I went on vacation and didn't take any zocor for a week and all my problems went away. I started up again and they returned so I stopped for 1 year and my hands went back to 100% normal. I switched to Zetia with no problems for 1 year and recently decided to give lipitor a try. I have been on it for 6 months and so far no issues. I thought I was going to be forced to medical retirement but it was just the Zocor. If you have arthritic symptoms and are taking Zocor, that could be the cause
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86233
on May 8, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: severe cramping in calves, achiness in feet, calves, thighs, and hips Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: After only 8 days on zocor, I was awakened by an intense charley horse in my calf. I grabbed my leg and there was a huge knot where the pain was. Throughout the day, the pain has continued, with severe muscle cramping and achiness from my hips down to my feet. I called the doc and he sent me for muscle enzyme tests and told me to d/c the drug. I guess I should have done my homework before starting this med, but we tend to want to trust our doctors, huh? Well, I'm done with zocor and will have to learn to manage my cholesterol some other way. I certainly would not recommend this drug to anyone... the pain in unbearable!
Cost of Simvastatin
by Reviewer86234
on May 5, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Switched from Lipitor 20 mg to Simvastatin 40 mg July 07. Took Ss 40 Mg for three monthes. Cardiologist switch to Simvistatin 80 Mg in Sept. 07. Late January 07 On-set of lower back pain on the left side... Intense lower back pain (across the waistline and lower buttocks), leg cramps, numbness in the ankle and top of foot, buldging about the left ankle. Contacting Cardiolgist to inform him May 4, 2008. Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: Uncertain of the effect of maintaining Colesterol value, will take a Blood Test
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86235
on May 5, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Bone density loss(I believe), depression, anxiety Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Withing months of taking this drug, I was diagnosed with depression & anxiety, more meds given. Severe bone loss was discovered by dentist xray, loss coincided with Zocor use. Slowly reduced Zocor, immediately felt spirits lifting within 4 days, am now off antidepressant as well. Hoping to re-build bones before teeth fall out.
High colesteral
by Reviewer86236
on May 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Very Very sick this month. I thought I had Fibromyalsia or Lupus. Went to the doctor yesterday and he stated "I think your fever, severe body pain is from the Symvastin you started taking a month ago" Whats up with it still be on the market? My doctor said that every 1 in 20 patients gets very sick - body aches, fever, weak, tired flu like with Symvastin. I think this drug needs to be pulled immediately - I thought I was dying. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review:
Told to by doctor.
by Reviewer86237
on April 20, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Leg cramps. Lack of energy. Symtoms stoped after stoping drug. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: I think this (and all statins) are very dangerous!
High Cholestrol : 225 - 235
by Reviewer86238
on April 12, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Joint pain Time taken and dosage: 120 days Review: I am a 42 years old male. I have been on 20mg Simvastatin for about 4 months. My total choletrol dropped to 158. I wasvery happy until abouth a month ago I experienced a severe lower back pain which I never has before in my life. I took Iboprofen, and it improved. Then I stsrted noticing joint pain in my knee, wrist, shoulder, feet,..., Today, I serached for "Zocor and joint pain" on internet and was amazed by seeing amny eople having similar symptoms. I am going to stop taking it from tonight, and will post later about the outcome. I also have an appointment with my phusician next week and will ask him about it.
lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86239
on April 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: muscle aches and weakness, fatigue Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: I've started and stopped this drug several times. The soreness and weakness usually stop within a week of stopping the medication. My doctor encourages me to start again, so I do but the pain comes back within a few days. Once I made it for about 30 days, but I couldn't get through a full work day I was so exhausted. My cholesterol is 230; higher than I'd like but I can't exercise on this medication and that can't be good either.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86240
on April 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Prickly pain in hands and High-pitched ringing in ears Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: Took the first pill at night and the next day -- prickly pain in hands and loud high-pitched ringing in ears began. As these were not listed as side effects on drug info sheet which came with the pills, I continued to take zocor 20mg (aka simvastatin) for another 5 days and stopped taking Zocor after find others had the same experience. It is day three since stopping and the ringing in my ears is not as loud. Never had this before - sure hope it goes away - should have changed all the lifestyle risk factors first and if that didn't work then try medication.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86241
on March 31, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: My face flushes red from time to time Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: It has only reduced my total cholesterol to 190. I would have expected it to be lower while taking a medication like this.
lower cholestrol
by Reviewer86242
on March 29, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 29.0 Side effects: weakness, aching muscles ,stiff neck, bad constant headache,numbness in facial muscles and legs. arms, buttocks Time taken and dosage: 62 days Review: went to the emergency room, felt weak, high blood pressure, on statin for about 2 months, felt like i had the flu, doctor told me to stop taking it. hopefully I will feel better soon..
Mild heart attack, LDL 159
by Reviewer86243
on March 28, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: When have consumed alcohol in advance of medication or after experienced some muscle sourness. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: Grrrreat medicene, LDL moderately high 159 went down to 70 ! in 5 weeks, my cardiologist gave me a Gold Star, think I can go lower than 70 by giving up eggs and more exercise. Looking for more rewards from my buff cardiologist with even lower numbers. HDL is still a problem, need to get it above 40, hopefully up to near 60. HDL was 31 with heart attack now 37.
high cholestrol
by Reviewer86244
on March 26, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: horrible nightmare and weight gain. also joint pain Time taken and dosage: 12 months Review:
To lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86245
on March 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Horrible and extremely painful muscle cramps in feet, legs (calves), and neck. They occur randomly: during the day and at night; while sitting, laying down, or standing. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: It took about 8 months of taking this drug before I saw a significant drop in my cholesterol.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86246
on March 24, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: temporary lower back pain; long-term stiff neck Time taken and dosage: 90 days Review: I have had back problems before so I did not connect it to the Zocor, and the pain did go away. But I have had a stiff neck for almost four weeks and nothing makes it better. I have tried ice,heating pads, pain killers. I am going to stop taking the Zocor and see if the stiff neck goes away.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86247
on March 23, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 26.0 Side effects: I have been experiencing a chest tightness and heart pounding/fluttering; to the best of my knowledge this is Angina. Based on this forum it seems like heart/chest side effects are pretty rare for this drug, so maybe my symptoms are not related. I have not experienced any of the side effects that are prevalent on this forum; other than my heart/chest feeling funny I have had no problems since I have been on this medication. Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: I have been on 10 mg simvastatin for 6 weeks and it dropped my LDL from 176 to 58. My total cholesterol went from 244 to 134. So it did it's job extremely well in a short period. Since I have not experienced any of the known, prevalent side effects I would have to say that I am very satisfied with this drug.
To lower Cholesteral and Triglyceri
by Reviewer86248
on March 21, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: At first, nothing. As time passed, fatigue, forgetfulness and diminished libido. I used to be active all the time...almost boundless energy to the point of insomnia problems frequently. Now I am tired all of the time, generally in pain everywhere and very low energy. I took a "holiday" from the simvastin last September for 2 weeks and felt young again, but my cholesterol and triglycerides increased and my doc said quitting could cause a heart attack so I restarted at 50mg. The lipid levels again dropped, but I feel like an old man again. My doc says it is the normal aging process and that my former "extreme" activities may be catching up with me now...karate, skiing, weightlifting, running. I have all but given up those activities because of the fatigue and melancholy. 5 years ago people thought my grown son and I were brothers. No one makes that error now. Time taken and dosage: 4.5 years Review: I am starting another simvastin "holiday" today. I have no other risk factors and untreated my total cholesterol never exceeded 230's. Am I really at risk? I feel that my diminished physical activity puts me more at risk than does having slightly elevated lipids. Why is it so difficult to get a straight story on this stuff? Is my doc on the take by writing the scripts and trying to scare me into taking the stuff? It took her years to convince me to start. Now she is on me if I talk about quitting. The sexual issue is another problem. Again, at age 50 the "professionals" say to me basically, act your age. I did not really feel the aging process until I started the statin regimen.
To Lower Cholesterol
by Reviewer86249
on March 11, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 63.0 Side effects: Transient Global Amnesia - Total memory loss for about 10 hours Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: Memory loss and/or cognitive impairment allegedly occurs in less than two percent,but in my case,the risk of this horrible side effect far outweighs the benefits. Just google statins+amnesia and you will see many reports about this, including a whole book by a board certified internist who was in the US astronaut program, as well as seminal research by a Dr. Wagstaff and others.
lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86250
on March 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: I was on zocor for less then 3 weeks. The muscle's in the back of my legs ached so much I couldn't even bend my legs without severe pain. I lost all my energy and didn't enjoy doing things because I was in so much pain. I stopped taking the medication and within days I felt 100% better. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review:
High cholesterol/triglycerides
by Reviewer86251
on March 5, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Initially I had no side effects. Lately I can barely function - excruciating pain in my left shoulder, my left hip and knee, stiffness all over my body. I can barely walk up a flight of stairs. I have no sex drive whatsoever. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: After reading everything here, I'm stopping Zocor. I have a doctor's appointment next week but I'm not waiting. The constant pain is too much. I'm so depressed about it - it's awful!
High Choleserol
by Reviewer86252
on February 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Excruciating pain in legs, especially knee caps. Exhausted 24-7, fatigue, muscle twitches, left arm/hand falls asleep. Can only walk a little, sit a little, lay a little, memory shot. Sad and in pain all the time. Am I losing my mind? Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: My pain started 4 months ago when I was at a restaurant and stood up and my left knee blew out on me. I couldn't bend it. Had MRI done..nothing only maybe this or maybe that. Did physical therapy, did not work. Still feel horrible. THEN! The real pain started. My left leg at first then my right leg. Horrible pain in my hips running down legs. Went to a chiropractor..had adjustments and massages..still feeling horrible. Finally I thought I've had it I'm going hospital (feeling like I was insane and there really was nothing physically wrong that it was all in my head)..I put it off, feeling embarassed. One day I was trying to shower and push myself to work when I just slipped down and cried. My husband, scared to death, made me call my doctor. So I went to him, feeling ashamed because it was "only in my head". I told him everything. He immediately took me off of the Zocor but kept me on the other cholesterol meds I was on (I secretly took myself off of them that day). After b
high cholesterol and triglycerides
by Reviewer86253
on February 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Lower back pain, pain in right shoulder, eventually traveling into my upper arm and wrist; pain and achiness in my hip, knee and leg, especially when sitting for even short periods of time; just recently both knees have become so painful for absolutely no reason; memory loss and confusion; numbness in my arms & hands when I awaken; muscle weakness. I take very good care of myself and always felt good. I have exercised regularly for the past several years and thought my pain might be because I was overdoing it. I haven't exercised for nearly two weeks, and I am not getting better. I am only 54, but I feel older than my mother. After stumbling across this website, I discontinued taking my Zocor (40 mg/day), but it has only been four days. I hope that I make a recovery. Time taken and dosage: 15 months Review:
cholesterol
by Reviewer86254
on February 27, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: pain in joints, shoulder, knees and ankles Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I told my doctor that I was having pain in my joints and he said that it wasn't possible that the drug caused it. I stopped taking the drug on my own and have had no pain since.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86255
on February 24, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Skeletal-muscle pain Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I was on Zocor for almost two years. The doctor had told me to be on the lookout for muscle pain, but side effects crept up on me over such a long time that I didn't realize it. I was feeling aches and pains after about a year, and they got progressively worse. I thought it was just that I was getting old. I was only 47, but I was groaning when I bent over to tie my shoes or when I got up out of my recliner. I never mentioned it to my doctor, because I didn't put two and two together. He changed me to Zetia for some reason and within two weeks I was a new man! I was young again! That's when I realized that the Zocor (statin) was affecting me. Now, six months later, the Zetia is proving to be equally problematic. I guess I'll have to become a vegetarian to lower my LDL - I sure can't handle the side effects of these dugs.
high colesteral
by Reviewer86256
on February 23, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: muscle weakness in legs, problems standing and walking.Constant pain in foot, not sleeping at night, extream energy loss used to exercise daily can"t now due to severe pain. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Been on zocor for over two years, started with heel spurs then plantars fastiatis now I can harly walk it hurts so bad, does anyone know if you recover if you stop using this drug?
Elevated Cholesterol
by Reviewer86257
on February 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Muscle pain, especially in my right hip, elbows, wrists, and ankles. On-going neck pain for 6 months, crick! Tired all the time! Pins and Needle feeling in my arms and hands daily. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I have been having unexplainable and at times intense pain. I finally made an appointment to see my Doctor to explain these symptoms. Then I saw a warning on TV about Zocor, so I did some research. Wow what an eye opener. I am convinced that the extreme pain I feel in my elbows, hips, wrists, ankles and neck are related to Zocor. It lowered my cholesterol, but I feel like crap! I used to have high energy and go, go, go. Now I am tired all the time and in pain. I am discontinuing the Zocor as of tonight. Can't wait to see what my doctor says at the appointment next week. And to all those out there who think this is all in our heads... Don't forget to take your Zocor tonight... with a Grapefruit chaser!!
300TC/200LDL
by Reviewer86258
on February 21, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Age 60 - Excellent cardio-vascular healthMy PC Physician instists that I take statins. He switched me to Zocor after muscle weakness with Lipitor. After one week, SOS this time with mental fog. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Switching from Lipitor to Zocor is like switching from Winston cigarettes to Marlboro. (They ban cigarette TV adds, why don't they ban prescription drug adds?) Statins have only been around for a relitavely short while, and I guarantee you, they will affect everyone who takes them eventually. Originally, I was on Lipitor 40MG for 2 years without effects, then my PC advised 80MG, and thats when all the symptoms appeared. My mother had same inherent cholesterol problem. She died when she was 88 years old of Congestive Heart Failure (weak heart muscle) thanks to Zocor. It's time for class action, folks.
colesterol 219
by Reviewer86259
on February 18, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: I took zocor for 7 days, and suddently I could not walk, neither go upstairs without holding myself.This happened on 09/30/2004, and since then I have pain in my knees, feet, hands and shoulders.It is a very unconfortable feeling. I donВґt think doctors should prescribe these kind of medicine if it is not necessary. They should be encouraged to talk to patient and treat them with diets and alternative ways besides give strong and dangerous medicine and encouraging people to solve problems with pills. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86260
on February 16, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: I switched from Lipitor to Vytorin with 20 mgms of Zocor. From the start I had severe hamstring tightness/soreness & now starting to have left foot & ankle soreness/pain. Gradual loss of sex drive/libido and some ED after taking the drug for 2 years. Sometimes have memory trouble when going into another room to get something; I forget why I went there. I discussed this with my Doctor, but he said becauase the pain was in my legs it was due to getting older and my running not the Vytorin. When we discussed lack of Libido, he said I was perfectly healthy but maybe depressed and gave me some Cialis samples. MY DOCTOR DISMISSED ALL OF MY PROBLEMS AS AGING AND WAS UNAWARE THAT ZOCOR COULD CAUSE ONLY LOCALIZED MUSCLE SORENESS/PAIN AND LACK OF LIBIDO/ED. Time taken and dosage: 2.7 years Review: Beacuase I was turning 50, I thought my leg soreness was due to aging as I am an avid runner who runs 22 miles/week. However, I exercised at my normal level, not any more miles, and had this leg tightness & soreness ALso, I switched from one statin (Lipitor) to another (Vytorin) so my problems should not be linked to zocor; right? After visiting this site combined with my gradual loss of libido, I'm convinced that Zocor is at the root of my problem, NOT AGING. I watch my diet, run 4 days/week, & lift ligHt weights 2 times a week. I'M STOPPING THIS MED RIGHT NOW & PRAY THAT AFTER 6 MONTHS THAT I CAN RECOVER LIKE SOME PATIENTS ON THIS WEBSITE HAVE.
Moderately high cholesterol
by Reviewer86261
on February 15, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: None that I've noticed Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Lowered my total cholesterol within 6 weeks from 251 to 215 and brought LDL from 173 to 136. My doctor is happy and I'm happy there didn't seem to be any side effects
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86262
on February 11, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: Heavy legs, muscle cramps, sore feet, hives, problems breathing Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: should be banned from the market. This is a dangerous drug
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86263
on February 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Woke up sick as a dog head Banging. I took the generic smvastain Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
Cholesterol
by Reviewer86264
on January 30, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Serious Knee and Joint pain Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: After taking 30 MG a day for just 3 months I noticed joint pain constantly. I informed Doctor, and he said it was not the Zocor, and continue to use it. I did for 4 years, and complained. Now off it for 3 months and I feel like a new man, no pain. I feel like I lost 4 years of my life, for no reason.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86265
on January 28, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Aching muscles, especially my left arm/elbow, which I was told was merely "tennis elbow or tendonitis". ALSO, I experienced a problem (am STILL experiencing!) that I have not yet read about and it had to do with "early release" or premature ejaculation during sex. Time taken and dosage: 3.5 months Review: To be more specific, almost immediately after intercourse (insertion) I would reach my climax and ejaculate, leaving my wife very disappointed and feeling "un-fulfilled" to the point that it began to affect our relationship. I just thought it was something to do with "getting older" or some strange coincidence, but after about a week of taking myself off the drug we noticed that our sex life was slowly but surely returning to normal. I talked to my doc about this and he said that he had never heard of such side effects before but he changed my meds to Mevacor (lovastatin) to see if it would help. Shortly thereafter I started to notice similar symptoms. Long story short, I am now on Crestor 10 and after only 3 days of taking 1/2 pill 5mg a day I am having the same problem AGAIN, not to mention the other common things like neck and arm pain, daily headaches and generally just feeling like crap. Other effects include low motivation and increased anxiety and irritab
Maintenance after by pass
by Reviewer86266
on January 26, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Soon after my bypass, I felt some dizziness, which has remained with me off and on since. Took 40mg daily from day one after surgery. I should mention that I didn't have any problems with my cholesterol.Long standing "new" problems after surgery and 3 years of Zocor use are tingling in left arm, some dizziness, and now I feel like I am developing arthritis or something, as well as my limbs are starting to swell. That's why I looked into this site, to see if Zocor had something to do with all my new problems. Aside from Zocor, I am taking Nebilit 5mg for high blood pressure and nothing else. After reading all these comments, I agree with a previous comment: If indeed my ailments are due to Zocor, I'd rather die when my time comes. I'm getting off it immediately and will try to remember to report back to this site in a couple of months for an update, to either confirm or absolve Zocor for my ills. 1/27/08JV Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86267
on January 22, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: I've been taking 10mg Zocor for a little over a month. Initially I had no problems and my total cholesterol dropped from 265 to 193. I exercise regularly and attend Spin (Cycling) classes 5 days a week with weight training 2-3 days/week. Needless to say I was shocked last week when I began having progressively severe pain in my right knee. At first I thought I had pushed myself too hard in exercising but the pain got progressively worse until I had to go to the ER this weekend because I could not bend my knee and could hardly walk. To make a long story short, a steroid injection and pain meds did little relieve the pain. I continue to wake up with my right knee so painful I can barely walk on it. I have been concerned about possible side effects from Zocor and found this site today. I'm stopping Zocor immediately and will post later on the outcome. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 months Review:
LDL is 221
by Reviewer86268
on January 22, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Occasional Muscle pain on left side of chestConstant strong pain in back of neck Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review:
lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86269
on January 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: constant fatigue horrible muscle pain 2 or 3 episodes of not being able to speak right memory loss took this medication for 15 months and on my own decided to stop Time taken and dosage: 15 months Review:
for cholesterol
by Reviewer86270
on January 13, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: my father suffered total muscle breakdown, kidney failure, heart failure, blood clot, and other complications that cause his death by this medicine. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: this medicine should be investigated thoroughly for it's serious and fatal side effect.
Cholesterol
by Reviewer86271
on December 31, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: MUSLE PAIN.. ON LOWER RIGHT SIDE AND BACK.. Sore throat, Tingling on left side of ear and on both sides of waist, Pain in left hand.. GAS, Trouble concentrating, Loss of sex drive, Tired all the time, Depressed, (1)Panic Attack... Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: This drug is awful.. I was on Lipitor and Crestor which only made me tired all the time to where I had a gard time getting up in the morning for work. But never experienced any of the Zocor Side Effects.. Financially, Zocor seemed to be the better choice and like the saying "You get what you pay for".. I stopped taking Zocor for about 3 days and the effects are diminishing, but have not disappeared.. Anybody reading this to see if this drug is OK to take.. DON'T DO IT!!!! I have a $500.00 doctor's bill right now for having to take a Stress Thailiaum test-for feeling stressed and abnormal.. Of course the test came back great, but now I'm suffering from all these side effects and a bill that will only cause more stress!! Go Figure..I was reading about natural alternitives and plan to check out:Policosanol, Gugulipid, Red Yeast Rice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Triple Omega 3-6-9...
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86272
on December 28, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: No side effects, except a raise in GGT (50-55). Time taken and dosage: 4.5 years Review: Now normal values.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86273
on December 22, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Back soreness, hip soreness, leg paid Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review:
Familial High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86274
on December 21, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Muscle pain that started slowly enough that I thought I was just over-excercising. Then heart palpitations, dizzy spells, muscle twitching and cramping, severe weakness in legs. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review: Zocor destroyed me. It has been 6 months since I took this medication and I am still suffering from muscle pains and dizzy spells. Some doctors think I'm crazy, others say Zocor gave me fibromyalgia. Be careful with this drug, you might never be the same!
Choloestrol
by Reviewer86275
on December 20, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Briefly, not, I have been experiencing severe pain from the neck down the back, through the right leg and to to the top of foot. I kept asking my doctor if this could be the result of a medication that I am taking. He kept ordering expensive tests that came up negative. The pain was so severe that I have been put on Morphine 2x a day. TODAY yes TODAY I found this site. I am enraged. I will stop taking this medication immediately, I currently am walking with a cane and can only hope that this damage to my body is not permenant. That somehow I can regain a normal lifestyle. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION, IF YOU FEEL OK NOW IT MAY JUST BE A MATTER OF TIME. THEY SHOULD BAN IT FROM THE MARKET, TAKE IT OFF THE SHELF. ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN STARTING A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]. WE NEED TO STOP THESE PEOPLE FROM HURTING ANYONE ELSE
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86276
on December 20, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: After taking Zocor for one year, started to experience upper and lower right quadrant pain. I am not medicallly trained but it was obvious that this was a liver problem. My family doctor and liver specialist both discounted Zocor as the culprit. The pain continues. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review:
High total cholesterol
by Reviewer86277
on December 19, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Aching in the upper sides of both arms, upper center of my back area, and general daily fatigue. Arm pain would come and go, but finally began keeping me awake at night. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: I just assumed I was getting older, since the effects came on gradually. Finally looked it up on the internet and was shocked by how common my problems are. The drug companies say side effects are rare, but this list proves otherwise.
LOWER CHOLESTEROL
by Reviewer86278
on December 14, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: DISMINISH OF SEX DESIRE, NUMB ON FINGERS ENDS Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: UNCERTINED ABOUTH WHAT TO DO, BECAUSE ALL DOCTOR BASICALLY SAYS " IF YOU DONT TAKE IT, YOU ARE GOING TO DIE"
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86279
on December 14, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: After 4 months of taking Zocor, my BP went from 220 to 165 however I developed severe pains in my hips which was keeping me from getting a sound sleep. I also had aches in my muscles that I couldn't fathom a reason for such as over exertion. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I stopped taking the drug last week and almost immediately got pain relief. The mosre people that I mention this to, the more I find those on a statin drug experiencing similar symptoms.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86280
on December 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: Review: Recommend -- keeps my cholesterol within the normal range in spite of my sometimes bad eating habits
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86281
on December 2, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 72.0 Side effects: Since April, I have had many aches and pains. I have had tingling of my extremities, neck pains, palpitations, lack of energy, etc.. After several tests and trips to the ER, I have been diagnosed with anxiety. I had a forgetful episode and a minor speaking problem for about a half hour, and was diagnosed with a possible TIA. The CAT scan and MRI of my brain showed no evidence of a TIA, but as a precautionery measure, I am now taking coumadin for awhile. I believe, after reading all the info here, my problem stems from taking 20 mg. of zocor for the last 2 years. I take it now about twice weekly, and feel terrible the next day. I am stopping it immediately. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review:
Lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86282
on November 18, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: None Noted Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review:
high cholesteral
by Reviewer86283
on November 16, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Every since I began taking zocor, I've had a sore tongue. It was so bad that I couldn't drink water without it hurting. I could not sleep at night and had leg cramps. Hip pain when sleeping on my side. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86284
on November 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Within a couple of weeks of taking Zocor, I starting hurting from the waist, down to my feet. Joints hurt and muscles hurt. I couldn't lay on my side at night because my hips hurt, plus my knees hurt so bad that I had to put a pillow between them. As time went on (a month or 2) my shoulders starting hurting, as more time went on, and my elbows and wrists and eventually my fingers started hurting. My legs felt so terribly heavy that I gave up all shopping except dragging myself to the grocery. I got so depressed ~ since my grandmother had arthritis pretty bad, I felt that I had reached the point where arthritis had really grabbed ahold of me. I couldn't sleep well at night, and I hurt all day. Ibuprofin didn't touch the pain, and I didn't want to get prescription pain meds, as the ones I've taken after dental work, and after a foot surgery made me throw up. I got so depressed; I couldn't believe that "this was my life". It was absolute hell. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: About 9 months into MY prescription for Zocor, my husband tested high for cholesterol, and Dr. put HIM on it. Within 2 weeks, he was feeling just like me.. hurting from the waist down. His feet started killing him. I couldn't believe it. ZOCOR making muscles and bones hurt so bad. It was like in the cartoons where a lightbulb comes on. We both stopped it, and he felt better in a few days, and it's been almost a month for me, but I feel progressively better each day, and I'd say I'm about 80 to 85% better. Just some twinges and stiffness. We have read good things about the supplement Policosanol, and are going to try it along with a more stringent lower fat diet.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86285
on November 9, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: After 2 years: neck pain, tingling/numb/hot feet, weak legs, some balance issues, lower back and hips sore. Some memory and concentration issues. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I was a active 48 year old when I started Zocor. Now at 50 I ache all over, my feet hurt, and I have trouble sleeping. Legs get tired very easily. My doctor took me off Zocor and i'm waiting to see if I have any improvement. I'm very worried not only for myself but also for the thousands (millions?) of people that are taking this poison. My prayer is that we all get our "pre-statin" life back!
cholesterol lowering
by Reviewer86286
on November 8, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Terrible leg and knee joint pain Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Pain started after taking it for 6 weeks...the pain was instense and lasted for 7 months before getting better after a couple of weeks on Predisone. I will never take a statin again! I would feel better in the morning, but after being on my feet for an hour or two the pain was there the rest of the day.
To lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86287
on November 7, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 75.0 Side effects: ERRATIC heart beat. Chest pain [left side]. Arms and hand pain very low energy and excessive tiredness. Went emergency room, 4 hours for suspected heart problem. No heart problem, all tests, includin blood for enzymes,EKG,chest XRAY, normal.Stopped drug, returned to normal in 3 days. Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: I wiil never take a statin again. With cholesterol of 200, I will use diet and exercise.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86288
on November 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Within a week I noticed that I could not lift my arms above my head to use my curling iron without severe pain and my shoulders were popping whenever I extended them to reach around behind me or to pull on something. I am very active in riding racing quads and I kept experiencing pain in my shoulder when I rode,to tears.Then because my cholesterol did not go down the way the doctor had hoped he doubled my dose to 40mg.a day. This is when I began to experience severe muscle pain, leg cramping and tenderness in the calves. To the point I could not stretch them or touch them. I began to experience hip pain, so severe that I could not find a comfortable position at night.I am weak and fatigued. Like I have a flu bug. I have been wrestling with the idea that it could be the Simvastin or Zocor that I have been on for about 3 months. Now that I finally found this website and have read these testimonies, there is no doubt in my mind that this is the cause of my severe pain and insomia. It Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
Review
by Reviewer86289
on November 2, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Feet hurt all the time. I could not go anywhere and attempt to walk long distances. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Told the doctor about it after a year on the medication. He suggested to stop for a week to see if it really was the medication. After a week my feet have never felt so good. Walking is no longer and issue.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86290
on October 29, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: took it at night as prescribed 20mg. after 3 or 4 days noticed I was very tired and muscles were cramped when I woke up like I had worked out at the gym all night. Hard time getting to sleep also. I then thought about a cousin who had told me about all the pain she was in from taking zocor and I stopped. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: I'm going back to more exercise as soon as I can get to my treadmill and the weather is nice outside.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86291
on October 26, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Joint pain, leg pain, heel pain, tired, no energy. Horriblein general! Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: This stuff was horrible & should be off the market! I took myself off after 7 days w/o consulting the doctor. After a tonof research I found a gentlman on the web who was kind enough togive me a vitamin regimen that worked. After 6 months my levelsare wonderful and my doctor is amazed! I no longer have pain and am thrilled his suggestions worked for me.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86292
on October 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: I have been experiencing severe leg camps in the calf area and lots of pain behind the knee. This has been going on for 14 months but none of my drs. recommended that I stop taking Zocor. Finally two weeks ago my Primary Care dr. said to stop taking it. I am on a med leave from work for two weeks and I have noticed a difference in the pain level. Has anyone experienced peripheral neuropathy which I understand can be a secondary problem caused by the leg pain. I have been diagnosed with neuropathy in my right leg and spend about 3 hours every night in severe pain while in bed. Have leg pain in both legs now, can not walk up steps without pain. I have a lump the size of a golf ball on the outer side of each knee which I am treating with massage therapy. I am about ready to see an acupuncyurist to see if I get any relief. Anyone know of a class action suit against the makers of Zocor? I may be disabled for the rest of my life. Lucy Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review:
cholesterol
by Reviewer86293
on October 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: muscle pain in arms and legs, joint pain in ankles and wrists Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: my dr. doesnt believe it was the statin, but i feel that it was. I am still having pain 5 weeks later, been tested for ra and lupus. I just want to know if anyone else took this long to heal....i feel desperate
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86294
on October 19, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Wow! Haven't had the severe side effects some here have. My main complaint is fatigue and slight dizzy feelings. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: I'm really frustrated with the medical system in America. Why is it our doctors immediately put us on some drug?! No discussion about proper diet and exercise while we all get totally obese, lathargic and do nothing but sit in front of an idiot box that broadcasts commercial after commercial drugs for every ailment we can think of. I'm stopping zocor today, cancelled my doctor's appointment for a follow up, getting back to the gym and away from the TV and researching a great, healthy diet to lower my cholesterol and get healthy again! No more am I going to line the pockets of the rich drug makers!! I suggest we all do the same!
cholesterol
by Reviewer86295
on October 18, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Progressive joint pain (hips, knees, jaw) that increased to unbearable levels after 4 months. After being off simvastatin for 1 month, I was finally able to eat and move without constant pain. Also, while on simvastatin, my vision was adversely affected and I needed reading glasses constantly. Once off the med, vision improved to previous status slowly. I still use reading glasses, but not as often. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Other symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, insomnia, headache were manageable and may have been due to other medications. In any case, I felt much better once off simvastatin. Now am on Lipitor since yesterday.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86296
on October 13, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 85.0 Side effects: After taking ever increasing dosages of zocor and later simvastatin for the past 17 years, I finally recognized that muscle soreness, weakness, and pain was probably due to this medication, rather than osteoarthritis which had been so diagnosed by my doctor.After reading this website, I told my cardiologist I wanted a 60 day Drug Holiday from the statin. He agreed with my promise to have a lipid profile after 60 days. I had been taking 40 mg for the past three years. Time taken and dosage: 17 years Review: I have been off Simvastatin for two weeks. The pain in my quadricceps, back (lower thoracic area), and hips has greatly diminished. However, the weakness in my quadriceps persists. I might mention that I do engage in a lot of exercise activities, e.g. 7 exercise classes a week including full body workouts, tai chi, yoga and National Arthritis Fdn arthritis range-of-motion exercises, in addition to a daily (no days off) mile plus walk with my Yorkie in the Park. My question is what has been your experience in recovering muscle strength after stopping statins, and in managing cholesterol after statins.
TO LOWER CHOLESTEROL
by Reviewer86297
on October 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: TERRIBLE CRAMPING IN LEGS AND FEET. I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING TO MY DOCTOR FOR ALMOST 2 YRS. TO NO AVAIL. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review:
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86298
on October 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Extreme exhaustion. I felt like I did not have enough energy to live. This was from the time I got up in the morning until I crawled into bed. I spent every afternoon after work and all weekend laying down. I would not have cared if I died. I felt that bad. I cut out all extras in my life for the last year. I quit cooking, most housekeeping, socializing, etc. It tired me to talk much. Other side effects were some vague pains in my muscles and joints. I have relatives who have auto-immune disorders so I assumed that was what was wrong. My shoulders and hip joints would hurt. I was weak. The mental fogginess was embarassing. I've always been smart and I couldn't think straight. In regards to an earlier comment about Munchausen, I hoped my doctor wouldn't think this about me. Munchausen would not be induced by taking a medication or cured by getting off. I've never been like this before. I was falling apart. I was tested for AIDS, hepatitis, anemia, thyroid, arthritis, Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
I took it to lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86299
on October 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: I have taken it for about a month. I quit because it made my muscles ache. It felt like a minor case of the flu. I lost muscle mass, and my body became soft. My concern is that if my muscles were effected, then my heart muscle was effected too. I am overweight and I need my muscles to burn off the fat. I don't need to gain more weight do to lack of muscle mass.(I feel like a weak older person). Could it be that this drug adversly weekens our muscles, including our heart muscle? If so, (I wonder if this makes us more prone to a heart attack). If we develop heart problems they could say we had high cholesterol, rather than blame it on the fact that our heart muscle was effected. I am having memory problems that I never had before. I hope this clears up. My energy level is low, my feet hurt so bad in the mornings. I rubbed the pain out of my feet. I burp and passed gas, then my feet didn't hurt so bad, so I assume it effects our digestive system as well. I woke up crying a few tim Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review:
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86300
on September 25, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Extremely bad muscle-tightness and cramps in upper legs and below rib cage and sides. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I wouldn't recommend this to my worst enemy. With all the bad feedback I find it laughable that someone below implied we must all be hypochondriacs. Probably a doctor enjoying his perks from the pharmaceutical salesmen:)
Cholesterol
by Reviewer86301
on September 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: My husband said to me one night, "Sandy, what happened to you? You use to be so much fun." I thought to myself, I'm just getting old. I wasn't able to hold a conversation, when I use to be quit a talker. I'd wake up in the morning saying to myself, 'How am I going to get through this day.' I got to the point, as my body was so blown up, that I would not allow anyone to ever see me again as I had become ugly. I had a flat affect, loss of hair, body weight, depression, then it happened. One night while sleeping, I woke up with severe pain in my right leg. The next day I cried in pain. My shoulders felt as if bricks were on top of them. My left leg began to hurt. The pain seemed to radiate from inside out. I called my doctor. I was ready to go to the hospital. He didn't call back until after the week-end and after my daughter called a nurse who told her what it was. The Statin Medication. Stop Immediately! My side effects started to diminish. My legs were weak and tingling . I'd Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: It has been a little more than 4 weeks sine I stopped the simvastatin. I have bouts of head problems and the same feelings of sickness in my stomach, legs and shoulders about twice a week. My hair is still falling out. My shape went back to normal. The nurse told my daughter that it wouldn't be out of my system for about 42 days. I'm waiting and hoping all symptoms go away. I'm angry that no one told me the side effects of this medication. It did lower my cholesterol and I'm sure it's high again. But I'd rather die then take this walking zombie medication. Without reading this site, I would have just thought, well this is it. Life has nothing to offer me anymore because I am old. So I would end with, watch out for a personality change and disfiguration of your body and to be prepared for a long recovery. I do believe the statin meds should be taken off the market. It is hell for sure. Doctors don't seem to like their patients taking matters into their own hands. But, he left me in sev
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86302
on September 21, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Muscle weakness and extreme muscle pain and cramping, fatigue, discolored urine, blood in urine ~ Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I was taking Zocor, to replace the Vytorin I had been taking and had previously discoverred was behind the sever side effects I was experiencing ~ NOT realizing it was still a "STATIN" based drug. Once I quit taking the Vytorin, and was feeling better, I was placed on Zocor ~ and started to re-experience the same side effects, along with addtional side effects of darkly discolored urine/blood in my urine~ which landed me in the ER room as I also take blood thinners for a heart condition, and the chance of "bleeding out" if my levels arent just perfect on the blood thinners is very real, The ER doctor had no idea about any of these side effects, and neither did my primary care physician! They started to suspect other things that could be wrong etc, like "Lupus' or other auto-immune disorders, which meant under going alot of other testing! I started to feel better within a week after I quit taking the Vytorin, and I quit taking the Zocor a couple of days ago, an
Diabetic, Cholesterol maitenance
by Reviewer86303
on September 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: severe elbow forearm pain, severe in step pain, rib cage pain, upset stomach/stomach pain, lump in throat, mental fogginess Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: Side effects came on after less than 2 weeks. This drug was horrible for me.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86304
on September 8, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: fatigue, loss of concentration, waking up during the night, soreness after exercise Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: My Dr. told me my high cholesterol (250) is genetic as I am otherwise healthy and in good shape. My bloodwork recently came back perfect. However, I feel so tired and listless that I wanted to check out the side effects in more detail. I think I will go off Zocor for a week or so and see how I feel. I may look into some homeopathic treatment.
moderate levels of cholesterol
by Reviewer86305
on August 31, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Took 10mg for 2 months, second month started to have dull aches under my rib cage at night, tired during the day and the worst side effect was a torn , swollen tendon on the back of my left heel. Prior to the tendon tear, my sciatic nerve and hip started to get sore. I walk with crutches and hope the tendon will heel soon. I've stop taking medication and will call dr. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: If you take this medication and have even minor symptoms, stop immediatly and call your Dr.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86306
on August 26, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: peripheral neuropathy. shooting pains down both arms a week after beginning zocor. After a few days this was replaced with pain in arms, back, elbows, wrists, hands. I needed narcotics to manage the pain especially at night. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: My doc. didn't think my symptoms were due to Zocor. I had an MRI, blood work etc. nothing showed up, I discontinued the drug AMA and after a week I began to feel better and now 2 months later I'm pretty much pain free and about to start Lipitor. Meanwhile, my exercise routine has gone to hell.
same as all of us
by Reviewer86307
on August 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: wow.....and I thought I had problems...leg cramps and stomache upset..but I got off and it got better, so im pretty darn sure zocor is the reason,oh ya, I went back on it and all started again Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
cholesterol
by Reviewer86308
on August 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Tingling/numbness in hands, pain in wrists and fingers (joints), shoulders and back/shoulder, pain in arms and feet. Inflammation at times. Extreme tiredness and some fogginess. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I went to a Rheumatoid Arthritis specialist b/c of all my physical pain, who diagnosed me with Palindromic Arthritis. This is a rare disease but the doctor said my symptoms did not fit the typcial RA patient. After hearing about some friends that had pain using a statin drug and researching on the internet, it occurred to me that I was probably suffering from the side effects of Zocor. I asked my RA specialist about the possibility of the drug causing my pain and numbness and he emphatically said he did not think it was zocor and recommended that I did not stop taking it. I told him I felt strongly about it and that I was going to stop and see if the symptoms dimenished. I have only been off the drug for about 5 days and I already feel I have more energy. I still am experiencing some pain but less than I was. My biggest concern is after reading all the comments about zocor and how people have not necessarily improved their health even after stopping the drug. The RA doctor said
bad cholestrol was a little high
by Reviewer86309
on August 12, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 65.0 Side effects: Muscle soreness in deltoids and joints that grew increasing worse. Soreness and weakness in thigh muscles to a lesser but uncomfortabe degree. Time taken and dosage: 27 days Review: I took the last pill on a Monday night and started feeling better by Thursday morning. By Friday afternoon I felt I was 95% back to normal but went to dinner, drank three beers and came home and had several mixed drinks and woke up in the middle of the night with severe joint pain in my shoulders. This is a Sunday afternoon and I am getting back to where I was Thursday as far as the pain goes. I am going to lay off the booze for about three weeks.
slightly elevated cholesterol
by Reviewer86310
on August 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: I started getting muscle pain in my arms, especially upper right arm. had taken Zocor for 3 months.I quit the medication 5 weeks ago, still have right arm muscle pain, worse at night. It wakes me up several times a night, haven't slept all night in several months. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Wouldn't have thought it was the Zocor til a friend suggested it. I had lab work done for rabdomyolysis, negative thank God! Been off Zocor for 5 weeks, still have the muscle pain,primarily at night. I am a former RN and pretty level headed, my MD. looked at me like I was imagining it , when i told him my symptoms. I take Celebrex occasionally for arthritis, which it helps, does nothing for the muscle pain. Definitely no more Statins for me.Praying the pain goes away and I can sleep through the night.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86311
on August 6, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 71.0 Side effects: Left should excrutiating pain for 3 months at a time, hyperventilation episodes, groin pain when 2 mile fast walking, and insomnia. Pains in my liver currently, so I have discontinued taking Zocor. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: Until I read reviews of others I did not attribute many of my complaints to anything but age. I have insomnia for no reason, groin pain when walking. Weight gain and I can't lose even 5 pounds. Once I get my liver functioning properly I don't know what medication I will take. My cholesterol runs very high so I will have to do something, watching my diet, exercise doesn't cut it for my stubborn high cholesterol. Keep the interesting comments coming.
cholestrerol
by Reviewer86312
on August 3, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Constant fatigue, muscle pain, mood swings. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Seemed to be okay for about 2 or 3 months, then the side-effects started and I was miserable. Tried other statins but they all gave similar bad effects. I am fine after 2 days of not taking any statins and will never take another.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86313
on July 28, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Flu-like aches and pains, tight muscles in legs and back, impaired mental awareness. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: It took about 5-6 months for the side effects to start. MD tried me on 2 other statins with the same side effects. Now I use niacin and it works great for the past 18 months.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86314
on July 25, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: None. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Lowered cholestrol to satifactory level. Have actually stopped taking for 3 months to see if cholestrol level rises.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86315
on July 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Stomach pains, constipation, gas. Horrible experience - would not take it again! Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review:
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86316
on July 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Severe hip and lower back pain; groin pain; heel pain; leg cramps at night Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: After successfully taking the drug (40 mg)for four years, I developed pain in the hips and lower back that seem to worsen during the night. Sometimes I cannot even roll over in bed. At first I thought I needed hip replacements. Because of the pain, I have had X-rays and an MRI on my lower back, which showed no reason for the pain. My doctor has not been very helpful. After visiting this site, I wonder if it could be the Zocor.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86317
on July 19, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Worked great! Reduced cholesterol to normal range - no side effects.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86318
on July 19, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: day 1 had very tight calves and continued forweeks after stopping. Knees still hurt and feel like they will give out any minute. Tired every day. Knees, elbows shoulders and most joints pop all the time. Dr tells me it is unrelated to Zocor. HA! Time taken and dosage: 18 days Review: Right shoulder collapsed while doing pushups I had been doing for years trouble free. I had been very active for years now I feel like an old man even two months ater stopping zocor. This drug caused me serious long term bone pain. Never should have taken it.
high cholestrol
by Reviewer86319
on July 19, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Had taken zocor for about 3 months, came home from work one day and my right arm hurt, I'm a nurses aide, thought I may have strained it at work, my husband and I were going out for the evening, we started on our way and the pain kept getting worse, it was unbearable, my right arm swelled up, it hurt to move it, my husband took me to the ER and I had to wait , when they asked me to give the level of pain from 1 to 10 , I told them it was 20, it hurt that bad and my pain level is high , I can indure alot of pain, they gave me a shot for pain, it knocked me out, the next day, no relief went to my family doctor, he sent me for x-rays,he put my arm in a sling, I wasn't able to go to work, x-rays showed nothing, sent me to a bone doctor he did an MRI, it showed nothing , he sent me for occuptional therapy, it didn't help this was going on for 2 months , then I noticed an article in the newspaper about side effects from "zocor", I quit taking it that day, and within a week, my arm Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, it should be taken off the market, and I think we should get a settlement for pain and suffering from the manufacture..
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86320
on July 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Loss of memory, vertigo, leg pain, feet pain, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, excercise intolerance, raised enzymes. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I got a new Dr. and went off Zocor. I told her. She smiled and said, that's ok, it your life your choice. Then, she proceeded to tell me that according to my numbers I could control what I needed with diet. She said that 25 percent of chol is diet and the rest genetic. I have been on this stuff for 4 years and feel like crap. I did start yoga and tolerate it very well. For those of you who have a problem with exercise, please try it. I feel so much better. 3 months and the pain is till here but I work through it. I am on a plan to run a 5K in April, and I am sticking to it come hell or high water. Yoga has really helped. Some of Dr. Weils breathing stuff has helped. A little of it is too weird for me, but pick and choose. Even if damage is permanent, don't let it defeat you. I will never take this drug again and am on a campaign in my family to get anyone else on it to stop.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86321
on July 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 67.0 Side effects: bottoms of feet hurt so bad, I could hardly walk....bad leg aches too. Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks Review: Doctor says to keep trying to take it...WHY????
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86322
on July 2, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Leg pain and weakness Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Zocor did lower my cholesterol. I also have RA and did not know which caused pain stopped Zocor, pain improved dramatically, but weakness remains. Dr says permanent damage. Now I my cholesterol is high.
Doctor Prescribed, Diabetic
by Reviewer86323
on June 23, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Two weeks on Zocor, no problems. I woke up one morning and felt like I had been beaten severely by a bag of oranges. Didn't put 2 and 2 together until later in the day, so I still took my pill that morning. Four days later, I'm just now starting to recover. I really am in favor of the FDA reviewing this drug based on the feedback on this site, no its not a scientific survey, but it is a significant population to look at. Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review:
Diabetic
by Reviewer86324
on June 22, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Fine for about 2 weeks, then I felt like a victim of a blanket party!!!! Crestor made me feel a LITTLE bad, this stuff SUCKS!!! Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review:
ischemetic transient attacks
by Reviewer86325
on June 16, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: abdominal bloating, weight gain 40 pounds, Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: very effective in lowering LDL level
Dr. Prescribed
by Reviewer86326
on June 12, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: The poster below. Read my comments again. I was quoting someone else here and telling THEN to get a life. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: I stopped after 14 days. Back and leg pain were unbearable. 7 Days later, pain has not gone away.
high? cholesterol
by Reviewer86327
on June 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: includes just about all the side effects listed by everyone else Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: Zocor had me in such a mess, emotionally and physically, felt I had not long to live, THEN I found a wonderful homeopathic dr in Fairmont WV, I have recovered and feel the best I have in years. I am off of all prescription meds!!!
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86328
on June 6, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 66.0 Side effects: Fatigue, burning muscles in legs, unable to walk any distance at all, shortness of breath, depression, unending pain in legs, unable to work for any period of time, + much more Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I was a workaholic and had unending energy. Not now. You're supposed to trust your dr., right? My cholesterol was only a bit over the "high normal" level, but doc said to avoid future problems, take it now. Wish to God I'd listened to my wife and never taken it. Been off it for about a year now, but still have all the problems. Statin drugs are the drugs from hell! DON'T USE THEM! There is no proof high cholesterol causes heart attacks, etc. Why do their commercials say studies show h.c. "may" or "could" cause heart attack, etc.? If the studies and proof were there they would say h.c. has been PROVEN to cause heart attack. And, BTW, the person who has been taking it for 14 days and are castigating the posters here and telling people to chill out--well, dude, I'll be checking back here in a few months to see if you are now complaining about the side effects of Zocor. Get a life, dude!
HIGH COLOSTEROL
by Reviewer86329
on June 6, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: PERMENANTLY DAMAGED LEG MUSCLES, BAD DREAMS, PLANTAR FACIATIS, HEEL SPURS, PAIN IN BIG TOE, WEIGHT GAIN, JOINT PAIN, SLEEPLESS, BAD DREAMS, NIGHT LEG CRAMPS, NIGHT LEG SPASYMS, SEVERE GAS, MUSCLES IN BOTH LEGS SHORTENED AND TEAR CONSTANTLY, UNABLE TO STAND FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME, UNABLE TO WALK VERY FAR AT ONE TIME. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: MY DR. PUT ME ON ZOCOR OVER 3 YEARS AGO. STARTED HAVING MUSCLE PAIN IN BOTH LEGS, DR. WAS NOT CONCERNED. TALKED TO MY DRUGGEST AND HE ADVISED ME TO STOP MEDICINE IMMEDIATELY BUT IT WAS TOO LATE I ALREADY HAD SEVERE MUSCLE DAMAGE. I AM UNABLE TO STAND FOR VERY LONG AND I HAVE TROUBLE WALKING ANY DISTANCE. IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE DRASTICALLY. I HAD KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY 2 YEARS AGO AND IT WAS A PIECE OF CAKE COMPARED TO THE DAMAGE FROM THE ZOCOR. THE SURGEON SAID MY MUSCLES WERE A MESS AND HE REPAIRED WHAT HE COULD BUT HE SAID THEY MAY NEVER GET BETTER. IT HAS SHORTENED THE MUSCLES IN MY LEGS AND THEY TEAR EVERY TIME I STAND OR WALK. I JOINED A GYM TO SEE IF STRETCHING THE MUSCLES WOULD HELP AND I WAS TOLD TO TRY TONIC WATER WITH QUININE FOR THE SEVERE PAIN. THEY SAID WHEN MUSCLES TEAR THE MAKE LACTIC ACID WHICH IS REALLY PAINFUL IN THE MUSCLES AND THE QUININE HELPS BREAK THIS DOWN AND GETS RID OF IT. I BUY THE WAL MART BRAND THATS SUGAR FREE FOR 50 CENTS A LITER. IT HAS HELPED MORE
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86330
on June 5, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: It's only been two weeks, so I'm really not sure if my side effects are related or just coincidence. Last week I had a "crick" in my neck, but thought I did it in my sleep. This week I have stiffness in my hips, but it might be due a leg workout in the gym or activity at home. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD SOMETHING SIMILIAR, in this sequence, etc. Please email, I'm concerned. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86331
on June 5, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 67.0 Side effects: After taking RX for several months, awoke one morning with severe tightness/pain in buttocks, hips, thighs; unable to walk until it relaxed after about an hour. Continued to worsen for several weeks. I felt I was just steps away from a wheelchair. Docs said no connection to Zocor; My gut feeling said to stop it and after 2 months it is improved but not gone. Will it ever be healed or is this a permanent disabiloity? Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review:
Dr Prescribed
by Reviewer86332
on June 5, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: I notice a lot of hypochondriasis/Munchausen's on this website. Do these people make up these "side effects" or are they truly attributable to the medication? Every medication has some side-effects, but is it better to die from a massive heart attack or suffer through some minor medication-related problems? Chill out people. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: Look at these comments by Cholesterol250. I see this over and over again with other drugs discussed here. Word for word. Dude, get a life and leave this place. It takes all kinds. I posted the Quote in my description to the left
cholesterol
by Reviewer86333
on June 3, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: fatigue, loss of focus Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Zocor was successful in lowering cholesterol from 230 to 170, but at the same time I found my energy level was very low, to the point I was not able to exercise and work 8 hour days. I discontinued use and within 2 days my energy level increased, after 2 weeks I feel I have the same energy level as before using Zocor. The side effect was not worth the benefit, I would not be able to continue working on this medication.
cholesterol
by Reviewer86334
on June 2, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: headaches,anxiety,muscle pain,unable to sleep,trouble breathing,numbness in legs and feet,malaise,tiredness,depression, mind foggy, pressure on the temples,dryness of the throat,itching of groin and scalp, Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: had 5 bypass surgery 2yrs ago.biked everyday 5 miles,felt great,1.5 years ago was given zocor and have been deteriorating ever since. no longer able to exercise. have been admitted to hospital for shortness of breath without results. doctors say i'm healthy but i feel am dying a slow death. stopped taking zocor 1 wk now. No change. getting worse everyday. would rather die than go thru this.I,ve had two knee replacements and bypass this is 100 times worse than all i have been thru. I'm sure doctors do not understand what we are going thru or they never would prescribe this drug.
cholesterol
by Reviewer86335
on May 24, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: anger,forgetfullness,weakness Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: My husband took this drug for about a year,and died of a heart attack.The doctor said afterwords that his "numbers"weren't that bad,and he was shocked by my husband's death.Makes me wonder,he was the picture of health before
Cholesterol > 250
by Reviewer86336
on May 22, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Absolutely none at all. I'm taking Zocor 80 milligram dose too! Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I notice a lot of hypochondriasis/Munchausen's on this website. Do these people make up these "side effects" or are they truly attributable to the medication? Every medication has some side-effects, but is it better to die from a massive heart attack or suffer through some minor medication-related problems? Chill out people.
Bad Cholesterol
by Reviewer86337
on May 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Numbness in R leg and foot - feels like no circulation, or at least a slowing down of.... Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I added to this blog on 5/17/07 - gave Zocor a 4 after having taken 20mg for several years w/no bad effects. On 5/11/07 my doc doubled the dose. On 5/19/07 my R leg & foot started to feel numb, very scary. Today will be day 2 that I have not taken the Zocor. I want to see if anything changes w/the cessation. I know I need to do something for the cholesterol, diet and exercise have not worked. Normally I would be at the gym this a.m. & I am not because of the R leg. I hope this goes away. Will start to look again at natural alternatives.
Bad Cholesterol
by Reviewer86338
on May 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Numbness in R leg and foot - feels like no circulation, or at least a slowing down of.... Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I added to this blog on 5/17/07 - gave Zocor a 4 after having taken 20mg for several years w/no bad effects. On 5/11/07 my doc doubled the dose. On 5/19/07 my R leg & foot started to feel numb, very scary. Today will be day 2 that I have not taken the Zocor. I want to see if anything changes w/the cessation. I know I need to do something for the cholesterol, diet and exercise have not worked. Normally I would be at the gym this a.m. & I am not because of the R leg. I hope this goes away. Will start to look again at natural alternatives.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86339
on May 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: Horrible, never ending muscle pain, stiffness and weakness. Cannot move around at all without using a cane or a crutch. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Don't take this drug or continue taking it if you have any muscle or joint trouble. I think the doctors should be held accountable for prescribing this drug even though the patient has joint and muscle problems from osteoporosis or arthritis. I never wanted to try it (because the same muscle/joint weakness and pain happened when she put me on pravachol and toprol a couple of years ago and I stopped those drugs). However, my doctor scared me into trying Simvastatin by saying I'd die of a heart attack or a stroke from high cholesterol. I'd rather be dead than live with this kind of muscle pain. BUYER BEWARE! Don't think your doctor knows any more about prescribed drugs than the drug companies tell him/her. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist, you'll get a more honest answer. Although I stopped it a week ago, the pain has not gotten better. I am having to take hydrocodone for the pain just so I can function during the day to do a bare minimum of household chores. I am wondering if
Bad Cholesterol
by Reviewer86340
on May 17, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: None as far as I know. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: Have been on it several years. Been taking 20 mg. Doc just doubled to 40 mg a week ago. Will see how that goes. So sorry about your horror stories. I feel blessed. Have heard great things about Crestor.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86341
on May 16, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: Weak muscles, vertigo, dizziness, pain in legs, difficulty walking, fatigue. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: My quality of life has been destroyed....hopefully some of my symptoms will clear up. I have been off it for one month.
high lipids
by Reviewer86342
on May 15, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 64.0 Side effects: Muscle pain, heart skipping, blood pressure dropped significantly to the point I felt like I was dying, tiredness and overall malaise. Symptoms are insidious. Despite cutting dose from 80 to 40 to 20mgs - didn't help. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: It's poison!
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86343
on May 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Pain in knees, arm pain and weakness. Tired and achy all the time. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: Why is this drug still on the market. I'm thinking class action lawsuit - anybody with me?
High cholesterol - diabetic
by Reviewer86344
on May 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Muscle weakness and pain - especially in right arm Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: I took advocor once and had a bad reaction to it - so I avoided cholesterol medication altogether. Then I finally gave in and took this for two weeks. Within those two weeks, I felt weak, and achy. Especially my right arm. I started thinking I had lactic acidosis - got scared and spoke with my doctor who said it was the Zocor - 20 mg I was taking. Funny thing is he wrote me a prescription for 40 mg when I left his office - go figure!
High LDL
by Reviewer86345
on May 11, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Elevated Liver Enzymes ALT/AST, pain in muscle and joints of legs and hands, burning neck pain, impaired memory and thinking, depression, sleep problems, unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, fatigue, E.D., dry skin, Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: Side effects listed are for Vytorin (Zocor plus Zetia)
lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86346
on May 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: joint pain and joint swelling Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review:
High LDL 279
by Reviewer86347
on May 9, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: weakness in legs, foot pain, keen pain Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: I have been taking 20 mgs of Zocor for about 4 weeks. After the first week i noted my legs very heavy and tired. Now have foot pain and walk with a limp. Never had these problems prior to the Zocor. Taking my self off for 1 week, if better im calling the doc.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86348
on May 7, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Fatigue, muscle aches in the legs, renal failure Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: 3 months on this medication due to slightly elevated cholesterol levels. I've now damaged my kidneys, although the nephrologist thinks it is not beyond repair. Unsure about the level of muskuloskeletal damage. LDL dropped from 167 to 90 in only 3 months.
High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
by Reviewer86349
on May 4, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Yellowing of palms of hands along with odor; dark urine. Symptoms appeared after one week; stopped medication after 10 days when symptoms worsened. Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review:
High Colesterol
by Reviewer86350
on April 28, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 73.0 Side effects: sore muscles all over, not feeling "good," and feeling like I worked out too hard, all of which started within hours after working out. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: First I want to say how sorry I am that bad things have come to visit any of you.At first I denied to myself that the symptoms listed above could be from such low doses of "ezetimibe/simvastatin 10MG/10MG, taken for only 3 days. But there was no other explanation for the way I was feeling. I normally jog for 5 minutes to get my heart rate up; lift weights to warm up every muscle group, then lift weights for work-out; after that I either jog for 20 minutes or more, or play racquetball ball for up to an hour. For this reason and others, I am very in tune with how my body feels and what made it feel that way. Yesterday I ONLY played racquetball, nothing else, and for only about a half-hour, yet today I feel like I over-did a serious work-out. I researched this potential problem in several places and ways, and came to this site. I find this site very helpful. Maybe it isn't the “meds” that are causing my symptoms, but I'm stopping the "stuff" anyway, and I'm
borderline cholesterol, IDDM
by Reviewer86351
on April 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: None at first. For past 4 months, exhaustion, depression, loss of libido, sense of slogging through cotton wool/no energy, irritability. For past month, darkness of urine. I will not take it again for the time being, have annual dr. appt. in June and will report to her then unless signs of kidney problems show up. Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review: I ran out of zocor this past weekend, was going to refill and restart it Tuesday. I woke up Tues. morning feeling pretty good for the first time in months. It's now Wednesday evening, and despite terrible stress at work and working very hard, I feel GOOD, and I have energy, better than yesterday. I almost feel like my old self.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86352
on April 23, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Initially I had no side effects. Cholesterol dropped from 361 to 206 in two years. However, within two months of starting Zocor I had severe right hip pain. I was sent for physical therapy which did nothing. Doctor never mentioned this could be a side effect. After experiencing severe hip, knee, elbow and hand joint pain for almost 2 years, I researched it myself and told my Doctor I was not going to take it anymore. I have constant joint pain and generalized muscle pain. I feel like something is crippling me and still think Zocor has caused it. I am now depressed and worried about the damage caused. Since I took this medication for 2 years, how long will I have this constant pain?? After reading these ratings, I fear it will take a long time to feel human again. It worries me that there is permanent damage, and I wonder why my Doctor has never said anything related to these side effects when I have complained of constant pain. Can someone give me some hope that I will eventually feel Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: As a cholesterol lowering medication, it works great. But are the side effects worth the damage it does to the musculoskeletal system? NO
elevated cholesterol
by Reviewer86353
on April 23, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: My doctor prescribed Vytorin (ezetimibe/simvastatin)to lower my cholesterol. He said it might cause muscle aches (like flu) and that I should take it at night. So I did that for several weeks. In the meantime my back started "going out" or so I thought. Then my hips hurt. Then my knees hurt. I thought I was getting old and creaky So I mainly ignored it. Then suddenly the pain got its act together and got very, very bad. My knees felt like they were ripping when I climbed stairs. My back and hips ached so bad that I was sort of staggering around. I couldn't raise my arms - my shoulders hurt. I couldn't tie my shoes. It was all worse on my left side (the side I sleep on - coincidence?) About this time it occurred to me that I'd have to go to the doctor since I couldn't walk or work. (am hard-headed)I was in so much pain he wanted to put me in the hospital! Time taken and dosage: 26 days Review: We agreed that maybe I should never take a statin again. After 5 days of oxycontin and bed rest, I was able to return to work today. Symptoms have subsided to the point that I only feel like I have the flu now. Huge improvement!If you take this drug, bear in mind that side-effects don't have to start quickly. I didn't relate the pain to the drug since I'd taken it for several weeks uneventfully (that I'd noticed). Don't have any idea if it helped my cholesterol level or not, don't care! For me, the cure was woefully worse than the disease.
280 total cholestral reading
by Reviewer86354
on April 19, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Started having left hip and lower back pain occasionally after about a month. Progressed to stiff neck pain after 4months. That went away then severe pain in my hip joints to the point of limping. Seems to flair up more frequently. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: My cholestral readings are good but at what price.Never had pain in those areas till I took this drug. I am going to quit for awile and see if i can loose weight and really exercise. I will be more seriuos this time after experiencing what this drug can do to you.Like my doctor says the goal of effective treatment is for you to get results and not have side effects. For me my friends,this drug caused me major pain and adversely affected my quality of life. I don't know what the answer is but this drug is not it for me.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86355
on April 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Blurry vision, elbows aching, memory loss, unreasonable anger, loss of appetite, dizziness. All of this and I was only on it for the past 7 weeks! Thank goodness they gave me samples and I didn't get the prescription filled! Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: I am stopping this today! These statins are about to kill me. I am so grateful for this site. The doctors blow you off like you're a hypochrondriac yet other people have same symptoms.
To lower Cholesterol
by Reviewer86356
on April 12, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Intense pain, aching and lost of strength in my left arm and left shoulder. Couldn't sleep from so much discomfort. Finally, I related the pain to the drug, and after 3 months, I just quit taking it. Hope I have not caused any permanent damage. I hope I will eliminate the pain and increase my strength back. I was taking 20mg of generic. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I thought this to be a "wonder drug" and I heard that it had almost no side-effects. Boy, is that wrong. It appears that this shoud be a drug of last resort, rather than a miracle drug to improve quality of life. My cholesterol reading did go down, but at what expense? The tradeoff just isn't worth it. There are, fortunately, other alternatives.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86357
on April 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Hurt legs and hips to walk, legs kept giving way under me, soreness in all joints, body aches all of the time. Depression, Memory loss, mind foggy, couldn't concentrate. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I've been off Zocor for 6 months with 200-300 mg COQ-10 daily. No aches, pains, depression. Mind is Alert. Walking & riding bike for hours. Finmally losing some of the weight. 55 yrs. young (now!!). Drug should be outlawed.
To Lower total and bad cholesterol
by Reviewer86358
on April 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: I take 40 mg. Zocor and now I am losing extensive weight. I have lost 25 lbs since Dec. 2006, it is now Apr. 2007. I have no appetite and can not have bowl movement, only once a week. Bones always ache. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86359
on April 9, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 70.0 Side effects: I took 20 mg. of zocor for about four yearswith only minimal side effects like neckaches, anxiety, and hair thinning. Now, I have developed tingling in both arms, hands and fingers. My first though was angina, but after reading all the comments here, I am pretty certain that zocor is the cause. Will stop the drug tonight. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review:
Review
by Reviewer86360
on April 6, 2007
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
Cholesterol up, age risk (over 45)
by Reviewer86361
on April 4, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Fatigue, insomnia, heart pounding at night, tendon pain in one foot, shoulder aches, gradual sexual dysfunction, ringing in ears. Took myself off, then called the doctor and he agreed. Told me at the last visit in Feb. that if I suspected zocor was causing any pain, to get off the drug and if it disappeared in 3 days, the drug was the cause. Time taken and dosage: 17 months Review: Worked well at lowering cholesterol, but the side effects aren't worth it. Should've tried exercise and diet first along with vitamins. Off it for 3 weeks and feel better already. Fatigue, pain, tendon pain in foot, all gone. Able to sleep. Sexual dysfunction is improving. Ringing in ear still there, but lessening.
Elevated cholesterol and blood pres
by Reviewer86362
on March 26, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 63.0 Side effects: Moderate pain in left thigh at 80mg dose. Reduced to 40mg level eventually where, side effects appeared to disappear. Time taken and dosage: 16 years Review: Now that the drug is generic, it is far less expensive. Initially, total cholesterol was 300+. Within months it had started to decline and has been under 200 for years now. Last 3 annual physicals have shown total cholesterol level at 160 - 170with excellent ratio of good to bad cholesterol readings.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86363
on March 21, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: lack of concentration, fatigue, headaches, lethargy Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review:
cholesterol
by Reviewer86364
on March 20, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Levels were only slightly elevated. Zocor lowered my GOOD cholesterol too low! It almost killed me in the process. Please visit www.spacedoc.net for more information about Statin drugs side-effects. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Will NOT take Statin Drugs EVER again!
Only slightly elevated Cholesterol
by Reviewer86365
on March 20, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Husband was on a similar med to zocor called, "Vytorin". Since there is no ratings yet for "Vytorin"....you all need to be aware of an important issue with ALL STATIN DRUGS. He was given the Statin for only "slightly elevated" Cholesterol levels. During 4 months of Vytorin I almost LOST my husband to SEVERE side-effects (depression issues) that began 3 months later into Statin drug treatment. Muscle pain, weakness, total short term memory loss, often very aggressive behavior, anxiety, extreme anger episodes, loss of sleep, stomach weight gain, stomach bloating, depression with suicidal thoughts that were often severe, loss of muscle mass, loss of sleep, sexual ED, loss of libedo, fatigue, hair loss, vision problems, amnezia, and the list goes on and on!!!!! My father is on Zocor... The SAME issues are now found in my father too. If you want to keep your loved one alive and healthy, reconsider the use of ALL statin drugs and change your diets yourself. Sta Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Will NEVER take another Stain drug for Cholesterol issues.
Review
by Reviewer86366
on March 11, 2007
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: I was losing my mobility. I really feel that three more months on Zocor would have landed me in a wheel chair. I couls not stand long enough to shower or shave. Time taken and dosage: 15 months Review:
High Cholestoral
by Reviewer86367
on March 6, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 68.0 Side effects: 20mg of Simvastin for nine months reduced total cholestoral from 270 to 190.Increased Simvastin to 40 mg. In six months HDL raised a few numbers but total remained about the same. Time taken and dosage: 22 months Review: No side effects noted.
semi high cholesterol
by Reviewer86368
on March 2, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Tingling in fingers, pain in biceps, thighs, knees, feet, bloating, gas, nausea, loss of energy and the brain seems to be moving in slow motion. Also, what about the Co Q 10 that i've lost? Isn't that suppose to help support good cardio function. I have been taking this for 4 months and these effects have recently come on pretty strong. It's back to working out and eating the right foods to keep the cholesteral down. Time taken and dosage: 120 days Review: My doctor had prescribed this med with an aspirin regimen due to an elevated cholesteral level and "slight" calcification of one of the arteries in my heart. I never really had high cholesteral and the drug really worked, brought it down from 204 to 130 and raised my HDL to 42. The side effects are not worth it. I've decided to not be lazy and maintain the levels myself with exercise and diet.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86369
on February 26, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 74.0 Side effects: none at all Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: have been taking it Zocor from V A outpatient clinic and it works great-
Low HDL and high LDL
by Reviewer86370
on February 26, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: None noticed so far Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review:
above average lipids
by Reviewer86371
on February 26, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: night cramps in calfs and thighs and on instep of feet Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I had a stroke 16 months ago after taking zocor for about four years
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86372
on February 23, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: well, I had started taking the drug around january 10th of this year and about a week after I began taking zocor I experienced blindness and bluriness within my right eye. Due to a previous operation I already could not see in my left. I have had an MRI and A CT SCAn to determine if anything else was causing this condition. However doctors have found nothing. It has been most difficult for me to work and I can no longer drive at this time because my vision has been affected so horribly. This drug ha ruined my family life because I am no longer able to the things I did at one time. I believe Zocor is the cause and I stopped taking the drug after 5 weeks of use. I have now been off of the drug for about a week and my vision has yet to returned. All I can say is I am hoping for the best. My doctor says "oh it could not be the zocor" and he wanted my to continue to take this drug, however I have stopped and I recommend that no one should take this drug due to its severe side effe Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: It lowered my colesterol but only did more harm. I actually haven't been sleeping well either and I believe the Zocor is a contributing factor.
High Cholostrol
by Reviewer86373
on February 22, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Loss of sex drive. Somewhat decreased urination. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Will side effects go away if you stop taking the medication?
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86374
on February 15, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Began with sensation of lump in throat and chest tightness. Over time hands started trembling and arms and legs felt weak and shaky. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: Saw many doctors - none would believe this had anything to do with Zocor, but I have never been unhealthy in my life except for when I was on Zocor! They all chalked it up to anxiety. When my body became terribly weak & shaky, I finally stopped taking it. It took a LONG time to have these side effects go away. I believe this affected me neurologically and one nurse told me if it was neurological it can take a long time to recover. I believe my experience was rare, but if you experience any side effects, STOP TAKING this medication even if your doctor won't believe it is due to Zocor!
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86375
on February 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: I am on 20mg.It did lower my cholesterol, and with apparently no side effects at first, but lately I seem to have blurred vision, occasional nausea. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review: I cannot be sure if these were caused by the drug, but since I am otherwise healthy and have no family history of heart disease I plan to see my doctor, aim to decrease the dosage then stop. Potential long term risks scare me. I will try more natural methods.
thiazides raised my colesteral
by Reviewer86376
on January 22, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 70.0 Side effects: Fatigue, blurred vision, rib cage soreness and shoulder soreness after several months of Zocor at 40 mg. Dr at first said that I had fibromyalgia but has now had me stop the dosage.I am now improving, but many of the problems remain. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I do not believe the potential for adverse side effects are adequately disclosed. They are portrayed as being relatively rare and I suspect that this is not the case.
High cholesterol/triglycerides
by Reviewer86377
on January 17, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: extreme muscle aches in upper buttocks and hip pain Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: It did lower my cholesterol significantly but didn't have nearly the same effect on the high triglycerides. It was six months before the pain started. At first I thought it was from my work but it continued to get worse and after two more months I was limping and having trouble sleeping due to the throbbing of my aching muscles. I stopped taking Zocor and after two months I still have a considerable amount of muscle pain and soreness in my hips but not nearly as bad as it was.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86378
on January 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 69.0 Side effects: I took 20 mg of Zocor for four days starting 1 October 2006, and have leg muscle pain ever since - calf muscles, thighs, and knee area. I have little energy. Blood work and CPK show no ill effects. MD's do not acknowledge that Zocor is the cause of the leg / muscle pain. Left blowing in the wind!I do take CoQ10 200 mg with Vit C, along with L-Carnitine 750 mg x 3. It does help with the leg pain, but the pain continues. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review:
HIGH CLORESTEROL
by Reviewer86379
on January 10, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 73.0 Side effects: STATIN SHUFFEL,LOSS OF MUSCEL STRENGTH(MOST IN LEGS),VERTIGO,MEMORY LOSS,HALCINATIONS,ZOMBIE LIKE STUPOR,CONFUSION,DIZZINESS,LOSS OF HAIR,LOSS OF SEX DRIVE,JOINT PAIN Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: NOTHING IMPROVED UNTILL I WENT OFF THE STATINS,AND THEN IT TOOK ABOUT 12 WEEKS,THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHS,WHAT A FRAUD, MAYBE WE GET WHAT WE DESERVE IN A THIEVING GREEDY SOCIETY AND WE ARE TYING TO INDUCE OTHER TO FOLLOW US, WHAT A PATHETIC JOKE AND NATIONAL DISGRACE.
Blocked artery, emergency stent
by Reviewer86380
on January 1, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Cardiologist put me on 40 MG I developed soreness above and below my left elbow, in both knees. Cholesterol went from 211 to 168. I went to My family Dr. he had x-rays taken, said it was arthritis. Put me on 80mg. Lost use of left arm, face went numb. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: This drug is poison, CPK went to 375, took myself off, some of the damage seems permanent. I can do steps again, but my left eyelid, and left side of my lips are still numb, left arm muscles are at 20% with pain. Side effects were worse on left. I would rather take D-Con. Diet and exercise !!
to lower chloestrol
by Reviewer86381
on December 30, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: within 5 days my right knee below knee cap was in pain when going up the stairs, then 3 days later worse, then left knee started and right elbow. Stopped taking drug. Been off for almost two weeks and right knee somewhat better. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: This drug is bad news and would not recommend anyone to chance taking it.
Prescribed after angioplasty
by Reviewer86382
on December 11, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 74.0 Side effects: I had severe leg pains almost immediately; later I had pains in my buttocks and also it became very difficult to turn over in bed without a lot of pain. Most recently my rib cage hurt a great deal. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I had been prescribed 40 mg, but a few days ago decided to cut the pills in half and the next day most of the pain was gone. I am going to talk to my doctor about stopping it altogether since my cholesterol is now 139 which I think is too low. It used to be about 230. I also take 150 mg. of Coenzyme Q10 to counteract its depletion by Zocor. I think everyone should contact the University of California at San Diego about their experiences. Maybe the FDA should hold a hearing on the problems people are actually experiencing with these statins.
hdl
by Reviewer86383
on December 6, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Severe pain to legs and feet. Left large toe numb. Pain in abdomen. Hiatel Hernia worse. Shoulder pain. Blown right tenden. Back pain. Ringing in ears. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I started taking stantins 3 years ago, moved to Zocor 6 Mos. ago at 20 mgs, Then Dr. Increased to 40 mgs after a month. Can hardly get around anymore. My abdominal muscles feel like they are on fire. Now have a hernia I have no doubt this was caused by zocor. I am going to reduce myself taking the original 20 mgs and then nothing. I understand you just cant stop taking this drug without risking a Cardiac Arrest. I wish I had never started this drug or any stantin. It did lower my HDL but I will just use the Fish Oil once I get off this drug.
high cholesterol, LDL
by Reviewer86384
on November 30, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Just about all the side effects listed here, except E.D. Also, found myself to be "feeling crazy" and would lose my temper at the drop of a hat. Very unlike me, so angry all the time. Beyond exhaustion. Pains in kidneys. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: My problem started when I took 160 mg of Diovan HCT 3 years ago. It caused my chol and trig levels to go up to nearly 400, among other horrible side effects. I was put on 40 Mg of Zocor, then after complaining I was put on 20 mg. I take it for 3 weeks before a blood test to get my numbers down. Have finally found a naturopathic dr I'm going to. The drugs are ruining the quality of my life. People need to take charge of their own health, the mainstream doctors are so scary, I can't believe how our complaints are treated with such disregard. My dr wanted to know why I can't be like everyone else and just take what is prescribed to me. One drug causes side effects, more drugs prescribed, etc. etc. Wake up America!
to lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86385
on November 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: HORRIBLE MUSCLE WEAKNESS. POST-POLIO PATIENTS BEWARE! Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: My cholesterol is under control thanks to natural treatment --- diet, Co-Q-10, policosonol, red yeast rice. Glad I realized what was causing the muscle weakness before I lost my ability to walk.
cholestoral over 250
by Reviewer86386
on November 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: i thought the med worked well to reduce cholestoral.since taking it i have felt the same as the others foot pain,hand numbess.i have now started to loss large amounts of hair.i am trying to search which med. is the cause Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: try some thing else first
High Cholesterol/Lipitor too costly
by Reviewer86387
on November 20, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: After less than 2 months, Tennis elbow developed right arm. One week later I went to ER for left leg pain. A doppler found no blood clots. Othopedic alleviated pain with a steriod shot. The following week painful nodules appeared under arm pits. Two weeks later, I developed a left elbow bursitis (8 cc's fluid was extracted) and I consulted two specialists and had to take family leave for 10 days. It took two orthopedic visits and 2 steriod shots to alleviate the pain. I came off Zocor after two months and the bursitis and under arm nodules disappeared. It was restarted one month later after a high cholesterol reading. The nodules and bursitis reappeared. The Tennis elbow has persisted to the point that I have to wear arm supports to bowl. Today my physician stated that I was allergic to Zocor and was placed back on Lipitor and he will deal with insurance company. Spent $150.00 and $175.00 for ER and physician co-pays.Now I find that a sick day from insomia could have been Zocor sid Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Hated it!! If my insurance company had not financially forced the change from Lipitor, none of this would have happened. I have used Lipitor sinve 1997 with no side effects. I guess they should be billed for my medical care!!
Chlos.
by Reviewer86388
on November 18, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: I have suffered great injury. Currently I am suffering “Statin induced myopathy” and has resulted in losing 30 lbs in weight and it is all muscle...it is irreversible. It has been a year since I have stopped taking the medication and I am not getting better, my muscle mass will never return, and I will need aid for rest of my life. There is no cure and I am getting worst…it is a slow death. I feel weak and exhausted and I am barely able to take more than 40 steps at time and move my hand and body. I need assistance getting off chairs. Everyday is a hell. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: ASK YOUR DOCTOR FOR BLOOD TEST AT LEAST EVERY 3 MONTHS, even thought Merck does not suggest it. If you ever felt weak, numbness, easily exhausted, lack of mobility, swallowing of feet, sensation of pain that is different, (sometimes you may not have pain at ALL). I am suffering many side effects that are not listed by Merck so be very careful.
High LDL and total cholesterol
by Reviewer86389
on November 14, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: No side effects. GGT increased within normal limits. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Normal values of LDL, HDL and total cholesterol were obtained.
high cholestorol@ 5.5
by Reviewer86390
on November 14, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: been on slimvastatin about 7 months after about 2months started to get groin pain, occasionaly, now pain in top of leg having problems walkin gettin in and out of car pains shooting down leg only take half tablet now but still get pain Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: was on 40mg zocor and told to take aspirin 75mg each day ,
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86391
on November 5, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Severe itching from head to toe with rash,muscle pain, rib cage pain, some memory problems, started taking Zocor 20mg in Dec 2005, in April 2006 I told my doctor I didnt want to be on it, she said to stay on it, in June 2006 I took myself off of it.Itching took 4 months to go away. Muscle and rib cage pain still there, and a chest xray showed something on my rib or liver, getting a nuclear MRI bone scan in two days. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: Zocor should be taken off the market!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The doctors dont listen to you !! The drug companies are getting rich while they injure and kill people!
Cholestrol 230
by Reviewer86392
on November 4, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 79.0 Side effects: Was on Zocar 9 mos/ became aware of extreme weakness in left thigh, painful shoulders and upper arms. Stopped Zocar..within days all muscles and joints in thighs as well as shoulders and arms in terrible pain..couldn't sleep, mornings worse time, joint stiffness. very hard to get up from sitting,very hard to walk , feel like tight rubber bands around upper thighs and pain in groin .off Zocar for three mos now, pain gets worse. Time taken and dosage: 9 days Review: I was a very active , l8 holes of golf twice a week or more, swimming in an olympic size pool and walking in very good health and a very happy person. My cardiologist pooh poohs my symptoms, says it cannot happen..I have seen a primary physician, a orthopedist, a physio therapist,a rheumatologist and they say they do not know how to help me.
High cholesterol (333)
by Reviewer86393
on November 1, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 16.0 Side effects: I started early in September '06, on 20mg of simvastatin and 10mg of Zetia. No noticeable side effects. One month later, I got blood work to see the results, and my cholesterol went down to 150 from 333. Bad cholesterol went down, good went up. Time taken and dosage: Review: I highly recommend this medicine
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86394
on October 30, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Sore muscles/joints. Had scary lapse of confusion, disorientedness over two consecutive nights recently. Couldn't focus on stuff, and started to forget things as I was doing them. Very scary. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review:
elevated cholesteral
by Reviewer86395
on October 27, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: I hope I can help someone else. I had a horrible experience. I started taking Zocor in July. In september I was under a lot of stress and also suffer from high anxiety. I had a migrane which I have never had before followed by a host of other symptoms. Many symptoms fit the description of fibromyalgia. So thats what I orignally thought it was. I had severe fatigue, severe joint pain and stiffness in every joint in my body. I had severe pain in my shoulders, vertebra,hips, knees, hands, ankles. I also had severe muscle pain. I would feel the joint and muscle pain especially in the middle of the night. The stiffness would improve as the day wore on and I moved around. I also had brain fog,unable to focus or concentrate or remember anything, loss of appetite, heightened sense of smell, queasiness,tingling sensation on both arms by inside of elbows.I felt like I was 200 years old. My doctor treated me for anxiety and fibromyalgia with a low dose of fluoxetine however the pain never went aw Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: My doctor still isnt convinced it was all Zocor related. He was adament that muscle pain is the only severe side effect. Just because a symptom isnt listed doesnt mean it cant occur. I had so many people in the medical profession tell me that joint pain isnt a side effect. I think all the symptoms I had were side effects. I have never felt so sick in my life. I felt sick for 6 weeks. It put a strain on my work and family. I guess the one good thing about Zocor is that I lost 5 pounds with out trying since I was so queazy, and my cholesteral fell from 214 to 176. I will never use it again. I will try to lower my cholestral the hard way. My liver enzymes are now back to normal. Has anyoone else had a simular experience?
Cholesterol ratio improvement
by Reviewer86396
on October 26, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Constipation Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I haven't experienced the muscle or joint pain I experienced with Lipitor. Other than the gastric discomfort from constipation things are okay so far. Haven't had my first test results yet.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86397
on October 25, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: I've been taking 20mg of zocor once a day for about 7 months. At first there were no side effects but about a month ago began to have mild muscle pain and soreness, shoulder pain similar to rotator cuff intermitently in both shoulders, more frequent mild nausea and stomach pain and noticeable fatigue while exercising, foot pain and tingling in hands and feet. Mornings are usually much worse than afternoons and evenings and I now attribute that to the fact that I was taking the drug before bed. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: Like many other contributors to this site I attributed some of this to age and because my cholesterol went from 250+ to 160+ in a few short month I thought the drug was working as expected. However, I began to develop the other symptoms that I have described and started to think I might be seriously ill. Then I went to this site and realized that all these people taking zocor had symptoms that were similar or identical to mine: good news and bad news---I'm probably not seriously ill but the zocor is very likely the culprit. After stopping for one day the muscle pain and soreness is almost gone. Whether or not the zocor is the cause will be easier to determine after I've been off the drug for a while longer. I'd rather have higher cholesterol readings and feel better than to take this drug and feel rotten. BTW, recent blood tests revealed that my liver and muscle enzyme readings were normal but that does not mean that zocor is not causing my problems---my doctor told me as much just
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86398
on October 17, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 62.0 Side effects: No side effects at all so far. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Took Lipitor for several months and had to stop due to horrible side effects. Zocor does the job without any of those side effects.
High LDL
by Reviewer86399
on October 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Updating from previous post. I have now been off Zocor for 6 months. The bursitis that suddenly occurred within 4 days of beginning Zocor continues. I have not regained the muscle mass that I lost and my exercise tolerance is extremely low. There has been a very slight overall improvement in my health, but it is insignificant. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I wouldn't take this drug again if they told me I was going to drop dead tomorrow if I didn't. The quality of my life is not even close to what it was prior to Zocor. Exercise has always been an important part of my life. Now I am in pain for days after a workout and there is no increase in muscle. In my opinion the evidence that this drug is a life saver is weak and the information about its side effects are not well-published. Doctors are not well informed and tend to dismiss complaints associated with this drug. My advice--stay away from statins
High Cholesterol - 318
by Reviewer86400
on October 16, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: At first, intermittent itching of hands and feet which progressed to daily then several times a day. Itching got worse and worse and then feet began burning. Finally broke out in huge hives down only one side of my body. Stopped taking the Zocor several days ago and still experiencing some itching, but not as intense. Probably will take a couple days for my body to completely clear the med. Time taken and dosage: 40 days Review: This is the first adverse reaction I've ever had to a medication.
high chloresterol
by Reviewer86401
on October 13, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Numbness of the right side of head. Numbness in right arm, Pain in legs. Memory loss. HIGH blood pressure dizzy. Had ER visits CT scans blood work all OK, I am a healthy 37 Year old Active Duty Military in great health, Had 210 chloresterol started taking ZOCOR within months everything went down hill fast. The only thing I take or have taken in the past is ZOCOR any connection? you tell me. Time taken and dosage: Review: Class action Law suite? I am converting to Flax seed oil. NOT working for me.
cholesterol reduction
by Reviewer86402
on October 7, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: horrible muscle pain and muscle-memory loss Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review:
High LDL
by Reviewer86403
on September 29, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Hot fashes, irritability and trouble sleeping -- and I'm on the lowest dose. I'm going to go to a nutritionist because I have to get some sleep. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review:
High chol prescribed
by Reviewer86404
on September 29, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: loss of sex drive severely decreased semen, muscle aches and pains, memory problems affecting work...my ALT blood test results jumped significantly Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: "no, sir don't like it!" I'm going to drop it regardless of what my docotor says and even if my chol has dropped
hypercholesteremia
by Reviewer86405
on September 25, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: i know this might sound premature, but i just started taking zocor four days ago and i am very nauseous and light headed. i cannot imagine it is due to anything but the zocor.....no one in the house is sick....i feel terrible. but, then, i also ran out of ambien last night, which i have become dependent on for sleep due to chronic pain, and i didn't sleep a wink...well, okay, maybe a wink or two: long enough to have weird dreams! uh, was THAT because of the zocor too? just kidding. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review:
High cholestrol
by Reviewer86406
on September 24, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Started with neck and shoulder pain about 5 yrs ago now every part of body aches. Eye disturbances similar to onset of migraine. Loss of libido,EXTREME TIREDNESS, Leg cramps. Memory.., most days cannot remember taking medication and other memory issues. dont have a social life anymore havent got the energy!! Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: Iam on 40mg and 10mg ezetimibe for 10 years after triple bypass, my TC is 274. but about 3 years ago i was taking 1000 mg of vit C and 400iu vit E to prevent colds and my tc came down to 195. i am now taking those 2 vits fish oils 1000mg a B complex and will be taking 100mg of COQ10. I havent come off the zocor yet I am trying to convince my doc that they are to blame, as i respect her and would prefer if she was in agreement, if it falls on deaf ears then i will take my chances and come off it, will post back when I have seen the doc.
high chloresterol
by Reviewer86407
on September 18, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 67.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 2.5 months Review: I have been taking simvastatin (Zocor) for 2 1/2 months and my chloresterol level has dropped from 280 to 176. I take 20 mg. per day
cholestorol about 240
by Reviewer86408
on September 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 73.0 Side effects: No noticeable troubles at first with small dose, but was shifted to 40 mg 9 months ago. Began to have very sore muscles below knee and down toward ankle, and muscles behind the knees so "tight" that they burned when I straightened my legs. Sore feet: thought I had plantar fasciatis and tendonitis caused by excessive walking as tourist. My fingers also began to hurt more than normal for my osteoarthritis. Almost all discomfort would go away when I took Arthrotec for arthritis, so I assumed that was the problem. But then I began to feel weak and tired on walks -- very unlike me. At last it dawned on me: the Zocor! Doctor told me to stop and see what happens, and within 48 hours I felt almost back to normal. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Even with a very careful diet, Zocor never got me lower than 200, even with the increased dosage.
high chloresterol
by Reviewer86409
on September 14, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 67.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review:
mildly elevated cholesterol
by Reviewer86410
on September 12, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: I was on lovastatin for two weeks and developed horrible joint aches and felt like I had the flu. My doctor had me take a two week vacation from it and try it again, same symptoms after being back on it for only two days. Three weeks later was swithed to Zocor (simvastatin) after a few days developed a low back ache that I thought was from doing sit-ups. Then a few days later the back of my legs ached with charleyhorses. Now I have developed a terrible muscle twitch all over my body, lower legs worse and at night it feels like my legs are crawling. I have now been off simvastatin for 7 days and still have the muscle fasciculations, the bodyaches feel a little better, but still present. I am so frustrated. Has anybody head of this? Time taken and dosage: 3.5 weeks Review:
High Cholesterol/Have PVD
by Reviewer86411
on September 5, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 70.0 Side effects: Muscle cramps that increasingly worsened in thighs, below knee, calves, feet, and lower back. I have always exercised regularly and lately have cramp trouble in early AM, late evening, aches during the night, and yesterday, just getting up from a seat. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: My cardiologist pooh-poohed my remarks a few weeks ago but it got so bad that I called today and his nurse told me to stop Zocor at once. Lucky me, the doctor won't be back for two weeks. I have been on almost every statin that resulted in a wide variety of side effects. I keep a list of each of the statins and their side effects.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86412
on September 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER IF THEY KNOW LIPTOR WAS BETTER FOR THEM THAN ZOCOR THANKS Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: I just went through a major problem with Allegra so wasn't dwelling on the Zocor we just started, but I did stop it for awhile since last week just in case it was the zocor and not the allegra pushing my pressure up 100 points. I became sure that problem was the allegra after talking to docs and reading this site. BUT my husband is dizzy and has severe leg aches, already needs two knee relacements but says this is different and WORSE ! Now that I think of it, I've had bad muscle twinges in my arm and upper back and severe foot cramping. WE were on lipitor for years, didn't seem to do this. I can hardly believe I could be having a problem with another NEW MED IN THE SAME WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All this because BLue Cross tripled the price of my former meds which were Zyrtec for allergies (Not horrible Allegra) and Lipitor ( not horrible Zocor) I will, no matter the cost, return to these better meds.
Cholesterol 321
by Reviewer86413
on August 23, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Wow, now I know its not age. My dosage was increased about a year ago from 20 mg to 40 mg. I had been on 20 mg for 2 years with no noticeable side effects. In the last year after it being increased to 40 mg I have had so many problems with my feet, one has plantars fasciitis and the other is numb on the bottom. Both hurt when standing long periods. I have such heaviness in my legs, aches in hips overall sense of weakness. I usually walk 4 miles each day on weekend but in the last 6 months it feels like each time I walk it is the first time. Shin splints that never go away, heavy legs, achy hips. Lately I can't sleep at night for the achiness in my legs and hips. Restless legs. I am going back to doctor to at least try and lower the dose and see if I can get my walking back up to par. I feel like I am 90 and am only 47. People around me who do not exercise at all are not in the shape I am in. I suspected the Zocor when I went off it for about 3 weeks with a bad cold and was ta Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Might work good for cholesterol but I feel like it is aging me way beyond my years.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86414
on August 22, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: I've experienced a complete loss of libido, pain in left foot, knees extremely painful, exhaustion even after swimming daily for a month, tingling in legs and left arm, forgetfulness (my wife says I'm almost senile at times...I'm only 58) with trouble concentrating; socially withdrawing...most everything you've read on this site. I'm going off myself to see if any of this improves. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Very disturbed by what's happening to my body and mind...I feel like I'm falling apart. Going to stick to fish oil et al instead for time being.
Cholesterol at 250
by Reviewer86415
on August 21, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Some transient muscle pain. Constipation. Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: 10 mg dose lowered LDL from 160 to 130; raised HDL from 65 to 78 and triglycerides lowered from 130 to 58. My MD increased my dose to 20 mg 3 weeks ago. I am concerned about my liver because I like wine with dinner so we will see what the next blood test says about liver function.
High LDL
by Reviewer86416
on August 4, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 72.0 Side effects: None...... LDL in check....but have noticed the (very distinct) steady return of my hair color from white/gray to a salt/pepper look..... Was unsure why and found on a website this same effect experienced by some zocor users...... (Phamacy Q/A website - www.peoplespharmacy.org/archives/pharmacy_qa/will_drug_make_gray_hair_turn_black.asp). According to the website report...color recovery is black in spite of previous hair color. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review:
reduce cholesterol
by Reviewer86417
on August 3, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: I was prescribed 40 mg of ZOCOR daily following stent placement in my right coronary artery in May 2006. I did not note any side effects which I ascribed to the Zocor, although I did start to experience rather frequent low level headaches, and a nagging pain in my right shoulder, for which I took an NSAID, etodolac, from 2 to 5-7 times a week. After 2 months on the 40 mg I had a follow-up cholesterol panel taken, which indicated a significant reduction in lipids, a reduction in HDL from 40 to 25 (the wrong direction), and LDL reduced from 97 to 93. The Heart Clinic of Medford called me up last Friday (July 28,2006) and told me to double up on the ZOCOR, and go to 80 mg, and they would send me an Rx for the increased dosage for me to send to my mail-in pharmacy. I took the 80 mg on Sat, Sun, and Mon AM, and I felt so terrible and out of sorts I called the Heart Clinic back Monday, and said that I was exhausted, gassy, constipated, short of temper, and out-of-sorts, and asked if it cou Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: I was told by a staff nurse that it was unlikey it was the ZOCOR and that I should continue taking the increased dose for at least another week and could make an appointment with my primary care doctor to see if he could diagnose the cause of the problem if it persisted. On Tuesday I dropped back to 40 mg, and was feeling better later in the day, and on Wednesday I decided to try the 80 mg again. BIG MISTAKE !! I could not sleep that night with the increased right shoulder pain, as though I had dislocated it, and the gassiness, malaise and ill-temper. Oh yes, I received another call from the Heart Clinic Wednesday, after I had taken the 80 mg, and my original complaint had gone on to further review, and another nurse advised me to stop taking the ZOCOR entirely for a week to see if the side effects stopped. I will follow up here in a week to post the results of stopping the ZOCOR. I am absolutely amazed at the number of respondents here who describe my symptoms, right down to the S
high cholestral
by Reviewer86418
on July 23, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: I was having a few back problems which is not totally unusual for me. I started having twinges in my shoulder which got progressively worse. I could hardly lift my right shoulder to put on clothers. After many weeks of physical therapy the pain in my shoulder got worse and worse. The pain would begin in my ankle and progress up to my hip and then all up my arm. The pain would migrate sometimes to the left side. My whole right side was just burning at times. I stopped taking Zocor on my own and most of the pain has gone away after 2-4 weeks. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: stopping the zocor made me feel better right away. It has taken 3 weeks for the pains to gradually go away. I still have a little pain in some of my joints. I can raise my right arm without hardly any pain and the physical therapy was not the cure. My doctor is going to try me on Zetia
high cholesteraol
by Reviewer86419
on July 23, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: While it was very effective in lowering my cholesterol (down 100 points in six weeks) I ached so badly all over I would have to spend my weekends in bed. I stopped two months ago and still have lower back muscle pain and pain in my right arm that did not exist before taking this drug. I say it's a crap shoot: you pays your money and you takes your chances. I would recommend that patients do all they can in order to avoid taking this drug. It lowers your cholesterol, yes, but it also lowers your quality of life. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
to lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86420
on July 22, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: I have been taking the zocor for probably five years or more and am starting to feel alot of bone and muscle pain. I can't even open a jar because of pain in my joints. I am only 47 and I don't think it's arthritis. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I recently started taking the dietary supplement fish oil about six months ago. I HAVE TERRIFIC NEWS!! My LDL went from 96 to 94 and my HDL went from 38 to 43. That was only taking half the recommended dose of fish oil. I am going off the zocor and will increase my fish oil intake from 1760 mg once a day to twice a day. It is sold at Kmart under Vitasmart Fish Oil Concentrate 1760 mg with 870 mg Omega-3 Fatty Acids per serving.
High Cholesterol 280
by Reviewer86421
on July 18, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: After about 2 months on Zocor, I went from difficulty sleeping to horrible Insomnia. It was as if I had 5 cups of coffee & was anxious & awake until the sun came up. I'm 43 yrs old w/ two kids & a job, this was ridiculous. When I spoke w/ my Dr. about it, he said he's never heard of that problem. I thought it was ME, so I went on Zoloft w/o much improvement w/ the insomnia & anxiety. I cont. the Zocor. I also went from some usual minor heart palpitations to an increase in them in amount/day and severity to the point of getting dizzy. I saw a different Dr. who suggested I do valsalva & carotid massage!! Ridiculous again. After so many sleepless nights & scarey heart problems, I threw the pills in the garbage. I now have great nights' sleep, no anxiety & back to the baseline heart palpitations. I saw another MD, told him what I did & the reasons why, he said insomnia is NOT a side effect & suggested I take other sleep meds even when I saw stop Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: Please take all side effect complaints seriously.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86422
on July 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: After rhabdomyalysis, I have now been off Zocor for nearly three months and have not seen much improvement. Daily pain is gone but any physcial activity brings on intense pain. I have not regained any of the muscle mass that I lost. Time taken and dosage: 90 days Review: Be careful with this drug and don't stay on it if you experience serious muscle pain. Th drug is not benign and it can cause you problems long after discontinuing the drug. Don't exercise until you stop having exercise intolerance and take CO Q10. I think I'm slighly better but have a long way to go before I feel normal.
hypercholesteremia
by Reviewer86423
on July 12, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Some loss of stamina in aerobic exercise. Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: I am at max dose of 80 mg/day. Began taking after being treated for angina with angioplasty. Has brough total Cholesterol from over 300 to under 140, although dose was ramped up gradually before I got this much benefit. I try to keep myself in good shape with regular aerobic exercise. At the high dose, I noticed loss of aerobic capacity, but this was counteracted by adding daily dose of Coenzyme Q10 (available over the counter). I highly recommend the latter to anybody taking statins like Zocor.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86424
on July 10, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: After Doc upped from 20MG to 40MG per day, and after one month, I now suffer from severe muscle pain in elbows, forearms, wrists and even finger joints. Some persistent pain in hips and bottom of feet as well. Fatigue persists all day. Joints hurt so badly a night, I am awaken by the pain, and cannot fall back to sleep. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: A month later, and no Zocor at all, the pain has become worse at night, and still very bad during day. I feel like I am 100 years old.
Chloesterol
by Reviewer86425
on July 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: After taking zocor, I experienced weakness, fatigue and intense muscle pain. My blood work showed an elevated ANA and now I am being tested for drug induced lupus. i was instructed to stop this drug immediately and still am experiencing the side effects mentioned above. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I am really angry and disheartened that I have been poisoned by this drug. My doctor, who so very easily prescribed this now seems sort of panicked that several of her patients are experiencing these side effects. Read all of the information that you can get your hands on before taking this drug. It really is toxic.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86426
on July 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 78.0 Side effects: After 4 years on an extremely high (80mg) dose of this med I found myself suddenly unable to climb a staircase or walk more than a city block without sickening pain in both legs, plus numbness along the side of one thigh, and extreme fatigue. I suspected it was the Zocor because of a similar - though less painful - experience previously with Lipitor, but stayed on the Zocor for 3 weeks more because I was traveling, and did not want to make changes without consulting my M.D. He could not be reached immediately on my return, but I stopped when our pharmacist told me that it was "very dangerous" to continue. When the doctor returned, he agreed that I should have stopped it, said he was sorry, and remarked that several of his patients had recently come up with similar symptoms after apparently tolerating Zocor well for quite a time. Time taken and dosage: Review: In my opinion,Zocor is a disaster waiting to happen. Since stopping mine, I feel ever so much stronger and have no more numbness and only a bit of occasional pain on exercising. But does that mean no damage has been done to nerves and muscles? I The heart, after all, is a muscle, so would it be totally unexpected if people on these ("statin")drugs started dropping right and left with heart attacks? In the meantime I have discovered that 3 close friends have had severe muscle pain with Lipitor and/or Zocor, and a 4th friend's doctor has refused to prescribe either for him, saying that these drugs may very well damage the liver.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86427
on June 29, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Intense almost nightly muscle cramps in legs and feet. Tingling in hands. Pain in feet, difficult to walk. blurred vision, fatigue. No sex drive. Muscles twitching in legs as I am writing this. Thought I was aging fast. Have been taking for about 1 1/2 years. Went to doctor, put me on med for restless leg syndrome, didn't help. I stopped taking zocor two days ago, no difference yet. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: If this is what is causing me to feel this way and there are that many people out there having the same problem, medical profession needs to be more proactive in warning or side effects. I'll deal with the high cholesterol, thank you.
high LDL
by Reviewer86428
on June 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: I posted earlier but wanted to provide an update. I recently visited my doctor and he was astonished at the loss of muscle mass that occured in only 7 wks on40mg of Zocor. I was diagnosed with rhabdomyalysis. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I have now been off Zocor for nearly 6 wks. The pain in my left leg disappeared in two days but I am still weak and have not noticed any improvement in muscle mass. I am terrified that this drug has caused permanent muscle damage. I was once an exercise freak, now the dealing with daily life is exhausting. I am now taking CO Q10 and trying to control cholesterol with diet, exercise and omega 3. If I do not see an improvement in muscle mass in the next couple weeks, I will be asking my physician for a referral to a neurologist. I want to know exactly what this drug has done to me and if I am ever going to get better. I encourage everyone who has had problems with this drug to report your experience to the FDA and participate in the study that is currently being done by the University of San Diego. I was healthy, active and felt great before taking this drug, now I feel weak, tired and have virtually no muscle mass. There is no way I would ever take a statin again. I suspect th
High Cholesterol 230
by Reviewer86429
on June 25, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Fatigue, Cramps & pains in my legs & feet which has worsened. Time taken and dosage: 23 years Review: My leg pain & cramps are so bad I quit taking zocor a couple days ago. I was glad to find this website to give my input. I found alot of vitamins to lower cholesterol, but don't know which ones are truely natural & work. Anyone tryed cholesterol complete & know if it works? Any direction would be appreciated. I am not going back on Zocor or any other these type drugs again if I can help it! P.S. Its only been 3 days & my muscle pain & cramps are alot less.
High Cholesterol 230
by Reviewer86430
on June 25, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Fatigue, Cramps & pains in my legs & feet which has worsened. Time taken and dosage: 23 years Review: Dr's would keep taking me off & on 20mg of Zocor as my # went up or down. The past few yrs I have had several symptoms & was in/out of hospitol/Dr's offices to find out most of the time there was no medical explanation of my pain. All I knew was I wasn't making it up. I had leg pain & cramps, heart palp, chest pain, neck pain, back pain, intense headaches, but not 1 Dr. ever bothered to check if Zocor could be the culprit. I am not saying Zocor caused all of this, but did it?. The past few wks my leg & foot pain and cramps have been so bad that I was not sleeping, cramps kept me awake, intense headaches that put me down, have been to 4 dr's for painful sores in my mouth and sore tongue that come & go & all my teeth hurting (pblm not my teeth). Past couple yrs I acquired a bald spot in my pubic area. I am now getting cramps stepping on the brake driving. I take meds for my headaches that they guess are migraines, I am still being treated for unbearable neck pain.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86431
on June 24, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: muscle cramps in feet and legs; terrible shoulder pain; left eye drooping with vision disturbances and extreme light sensitivity; heavy feeling in legs, arms and hands; tingling and numbness in hands and feet with recent development of raynaud's phenomena; memory loss and periods of mental confusion; breathing changes-shortness of breath Time taken and dosage: 1 weeks Review: These symptoms began when I was taking pravachol for many months, so I stopped it for over a year. Many of the symptoms remained and still continue. I've had so many neurological tests for myasthenia gravis, and other autoimmune disorders but nothing shows up in blood tests. No doctor has listened to my suggestion that these symptoms began with statins. I have only just discovered this website and have been complaining alone for over a year. When my cholesterol was still at 250 the doctor said to start zocor. After only 1 week, symptoms worsened and shouldar pain returned. I'm not taking any more statins but would like to regain what I've lost.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86432
on June 11, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 67.0 Side effects: Itchy, tingly feeling all over. Extreme pain on my ankle, and thighs. Numb feeling all over. I had severe headache and I was referred to neurologist, sleep test, throat specialist who X-rayed, did MRI on my head, chest, throat. They did not find anything. The symptoms made me feel like I was a hypochondriac.I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!! BUT I AM NOT TAKING THE DRUG ANYMORE. Time taken and dosage: Review: I had been on Lipitor (10 years), Provostatin (one year) (Provocol)Zetia (one month)and lately Zokor (one month). All these drugs caused the same symptoms on me. Zetia did not lower my cholesterol,but all the other mentioned drugs did. However, my symptoms became progressively bad. I HAD VOWED NOT TO TAKE THESE DRUGS AGAIN, BUT I NEED HELP. WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES?
High LDL
by Reviewer86433
on June 10, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: developed severe muscle pain in left thigh at 8 wks at 20mg. At week 12 developed serious muscle weakness and loss of nearly all muscle mass. Began noticing brown urine after exercise. Also felt fatigued and had headache everyday. Lost all sex drive. Stopped Zocor when my husband who is a physician returned from an assignment out of town and was shocked when he touched my muscles and realized that in 7 weeks they had turned to mush. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Lowered my LDL but I experienced significant side effects. Honestly, I have very little muscle mass and I have been a regular exerciser for 2 years. I think the drug is poison. I am waiting for lab work to see what damage has been done. I have been off the drug for nearly 4 weeks and my headaches are gone but there has been no improvement in my muscle mass although I have gained a slight amount of my strength. My husband is a physician and a believer in statins. After seeing the change in my muscle mass and strength which occurred in less than eight weeks, he is now questioning the benefits of the drug.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86434
on June 7, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: No energy. Muscle cramps. Left should pain. No sex drive. Weight gain. Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: I think this drug is poison!
LDL
by Reviewer86435
on June 4, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Peripheral neuropathy, numb, tingling, burning in left foot . Went to podiatrist, neurologist, etc. Took neurontin, finally decidedt to stop zocor, and guess what, in about a month my symptoms went away completely. I have friends who also have experienced bad leg side effects,and one is a doctor. DO NOT TAKE ZOCOR IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO RUIN YOUR FEET AND YOUR LIFE. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review:
type 2 diabetes
by Reviewer86436
on June 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: In past 6 months developed fatigue, heavy legs, depression, anxiety, forgetfulness (including "words"), then in past 3 weeks very sore shoulders with pain, deep ache and spasms and tingling in both arms and right leg. Put it down to getting older, and then when the shoulder and arm pain started, thought I'd just slept wrong on it. Saw an ad for one of these wonder statins on t.v. and had a good look at the prescription insert. What a wake-up call! I thought it was just from getting older. Time taken and dosage: 17 months Review: Have been off Zocor for 5 days and arm pain seems to be slowly getting better, but still have pins and needles feeling. Previously was a very upbeat, organized person who loved to walk and garden. Had to start using handrail to help myself up the stairs. Put it all down to getting older. The more people I speak to who have gone through this, and the more I read, I can't help wondering why doctors aren't facing the fact that there really are problems, and we're not just imagining it! As soon as I told my doctor about the arm pain, he said stop and sent me for blood tests. Will know the results any day, but will refuse to be put back on a statin. My cholesterol results were all below acceptable levels to begin with, but he wanted to try to get them even lower. It did decrease my Ldl from 93 to 39, but not worth the drop in quality of life.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86437
on May 27, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: I have had leg cramps, leg weakness general weakness and for a while some memory loss/fog. Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review: I took Zocor for three weeks in September and October of 2005. Eight months later I am still in distress. I still have muscle pain in my legs that comes and goes, my digestion is poor, I have gained 25 of the 30 pounds I lost previous to this back most probably due to lack of exercise. I used to walk 10-15 miles a week. I can now walk a mile every other day, if all goes well. How long does this last? I am a school teacher and am glad I have a non physical job. What to people do that have to "work" for a living? This sucks.
Higher cholesterol, heart bypass
by Reviewer86438
on May 23, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Pain in shoulder, muscle pain in legs and feet,pain in stomach,gas and latest but worst side effect was the psoriasis. Extreme psoriasis of scalp. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: I don't think near enough tests are done on these drugs before they pass them of on patients. All most Dr.s are concerned with are the kickbacks they receive from the drug companies. Most of the new drugs any more are merely an expensive way to kill yourself. Going to try a non statin drug now.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86439
on May 23, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Joint pain, muscle pain, itchy red spots in my neck, fatigue, headache, dizzines (like the roof is spinning over you), itchy skin, itchy eyes, blured vision, depresion, lack of sleep because of the pain, memory and concentration problem. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I only took Zocor for three weeks and had all those side effects. Who knows what else this medication can cause. I stoped taking it four days before I read other patients opinion and I'm glad I did it. The food and drug administration should review this pill. I'm going to ask my Dr. to visit this web site. Doctors should know better and should pay more attention to their patients complaints when starting a new medication.
HIgh Cholesterol
by Reviewer86440
on May 21, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Muscle pain and weakness in my legs. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: My muscles were so sore I couldn't turn over in bed or get up from a chair, or climb stairs without holding onto a rail. This was all withing the last 2 years. Before that all was fine. When I went out with my husband and had to climb something without a rail, he had to hold my arm and help me up or down. I went to physical therapy for 6 weeks, twice a week. Didn't help! I had shots from my doctor and those didn't help. I realized after reading your website and talking to other people who had taken statin drugs that they had the same problems. I have taken myself off the drug to see what my readings will be after starting to walk 2 miles a day. I am forcing myself to walk because I hope this will improve my muscles. My calf muscles tighten up something fierce!! I will never go back on a statin drug and will be looking for other natural remedies. I have been off the drug for 2 months and there is no improvement so far. I hope the soreness will eventually go away and I have no pe
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86441
on May 8, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Muscle pain & weakness, pain in shoulders and between shoulders in back. General body stiffness and pain. Extreme fatigue, no energy, unstable upon movement. Brain fog, memory problems, depression. Time taken and dosage: 21 days Review: I had a triple by-pass 12-31-05. I had tried to take Lipitor before my by-pass and it caused serious problems. After my by-pass Dr. put me on Zocor. Many problems with it too after taking it only 2-3 weeks. I just can't take these medicines. I will look for a natural alternative and never take these again.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86442
on May 3, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Fatigue and tired, even after a good night's sleep (7-8 hours). Inability to concentrate or focus. Work suffering to the point that I'm concerned about my job. Anxiety, depression, nausea also. Several posts mention "inability to remember the right word" - I've noticed that too. I'm stopping today and will try to remember to post again in a week or so to see if there is improvement. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I don't know if had any effect on my cholesterol. At this point, I don't care if getting off makes these other issues do away. Also, tried Lipitor before the Zocor for just a few days and had similar problems.
High Cholesterol (250+)
by Reviewer86443
on April 23, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Elevated CPK (500); muscle soreness similar to a lactic acid build up, or similar to (and this is from memory) the soreness you experience the day after a hard workout...i.e. weightlifting.20mg daily, reduced cholesterol from 250 to an average of 160. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: ouch........but it works.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86444
on April 21, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: muscle & joint stiffness; some muscle pain; burning and pain in feet; muscle pain at back of thighs. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I have such a hard time just moving around. Before I read these comments I thought that I was just getting older, but now I don't think so. I remember remarking to my husband about a month ago that I hurt all over and that the burning and pain in my feet was so uncomfortable. At first zocor did lower my cholesterol to 160 but now it is back up to 216. My doctor wanted to double my dosage from 40mg to 80mg but there is no way I am going to do that. I think that amount will totally incapacitate me. I have been really lax about diet and exercise, so I am going to try to do something about that before I take any more of this drug.
cholesterol
by Reviewer86445
on April 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: After taking Zocor or Lipitor (depending upon what our health insurance plan has dictated, but my MD says they are very similar) with no apparent side effects for four years, I suddenly began developng symptons of what I first thought were tendinitis in my left upper arm, then some muscle aches in my back, and then tingling in my left hand and forearm. It's all been intermittent but got suddenly worse after a month, causing me tingly/numbness in both feet and then bad muscle aches in my neck. My doctor has ordered me off the Zocor immediately. I realize that I have been very tired and "not myself" for several months. I hope these side effects go away. My doctor thought I should notice improvements within th next week. What spooks me is how quickly she stopped the Zocor and she admitted that this has been happening with other patients who have been on it or Lipitor a while. I feel like all I want to do is drink water andflush these powerful toxins out of my poor body! Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86446
on April 12, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: I took 20 mgs of Zocor for about two months. My left eye became red, very irritated, and sensitive to light. It was painful to keep the left eye open. I discontinued Zocor. This eye problem went away in about a week. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: This was a very frightening experience. I will not take Zocor again. I am currently taking 20 mgs of Pravachol. So far (over a year now), there have been no major side effects with Pravachol. My doctor would like to increase the dosage. I am reluctant due to fear of side effects.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86447
on April 9, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: I was put on 40 mg. of Zocor for an LDL of 270.A couple of months later my Dr. increased the dosage to 80 mg. when blood test showed that my LDL had not moved.Not long after the increase,I started having eye troubles, burning eyes, blurry vision and extreme sensitivity to light.Next was migraine headaches,dizziness,trouble finding the right word to say,hearing ringing and like my heart beating through my right ear.So now the many trips to the eye doc,the neurologist,ear nose and throat and many mri's,mra's,ct scan's and much blood taken.All this and nobody has a clue. Then start's the muscle pain in buttocks,legs,chest and numbness tingling feeling in toes and fingers.One morning I could barely get out of bed,I felt as though someone had taken a baseball bat to my legs.At that point and after all the Dr.'s and test's and no answer's,I told my Dr. that it had to be the Zocor and I was not taking it anymore.So here I am coming up on one year of quitting the poison and I feel no better, I Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review:
High triglicerin
by Reviewer86448
on April 3, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Major muscle pain throughout my entire body, it hurt even breathing, even sitting in a chair hurt! That was in January of 2005 blood work in March 05 showed increased muscle enzymes, lost my voice March 18, 05 for 37 days, still elevated levels finally was told to stop in December 05; elevated levels still in April of 06 Time taken and dosage: 15 months Review: I go to the gym 6 days a week and have been told my elevated muscle enzymes are from working out and I should curtail my activity
LDL high and HDL low
by Reviewer86449
on April 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Severe muscle spasms, constant pain in lower back, feet and legs. I also have a lot of shoulder and arm pain. My doc gave me an injection in my shoulder for bursitis, which didn't help. I also have no sex drive, stomach upset, headache and extreme fatigue regardless of the amount of sleep I get. I also suffer from mental confusion and feel like everything is in a fog. I also develop a nodule and heart murmur since I started this medicine. I'm concern about my heart health since developing this murmur and wonder about what the nodule also means, can this drug be causing a tumor? I am suffering from depression due to how Zocor makes me feel. I have no desire to live, if life is going to be the way it is since I started taking Zocor about 6 mos. ago. I would rather have a heart attack or stroke than to live like a zombie. My doctor insisted that its not Zocor and not to believe everything I read on the internet. Problem is, I hadn't read anything on the internet until after h Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I don't recommend this drug or any other statin to anyone. I am going to start taking omega 3 fish oil, niacin and metamucil, I have been reading and these are suppose to help, so I figure they are a lot safer and don't have these horrible side effects. The best part is I'll have my life back.
LDL high and HDL low
by Reviewer86450
on April 2, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Severe muscle spasms, no sex drive, stomach upset, headache and extreme fatique regardless of the amount of sleep I got. I also suffer from mental confusion and feel like everything is in a fog. I am suffering from depression due to how Zocor makes me feel. I have no desire to live if life is going to be the way it is since I started taking Zocor about 6 mos. ago. I would rather have a heart attack or stroke than to live like a zombie. My doctor insisted that its not Zocor and not to believe everything I read on the internet. Problem is, I hadn't read anything on the internet until after he said that. He acted as tho it was in my head and insisted on me going back on it, I did and my nightmare began again. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review:
Angina
by Reviewer86451
on March 28, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: This certainly reduced my cholesterol dramatically. I do have tingling in the legs but couldn't say for sure if the statin is the cause. New discussion forum to discuss these issues at http://angina.myfreeforum.org/ Time taken and dosage: 22 months Review:
Insurance No Longer Covered Lipitor
by Reviewer86452
on March 27, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Thank God For The Internet! I have gone through almost every one of the side effects mentioned, and I never would have put it all together were it not for this site. I have had excruciating pains around my ribcage on the left side and throughout the lower neck and upper back region, particularly behind the left shoulder blade and the middle of my back. I have also begun to feel pains in my chest, and naturally I thought I was having a heart attack. I have been exhausted everyday, with absolutely no libido. I get anxious and depressed for no reason. I have had to urinate constantly. I took a 20 mg. pill this morning, before reading the comments on this site. I will not be taking it any longer. I will see what changes occur after three days and let you know if all of the symptoms have disappeared. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: RUN AS FAR AWAY AS YOU CAN FROM THIS DRUG. THE CURE IS WORSE THAN THE SICKNESS!!
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86453
on March 24, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Loss of memory, decreased sex drive. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: This drug will definitely affect libido, and ability to recall information. My total cholesterol was 233, tg 51, HDL 51, and LDL 172. My doctor put me on Zocor, at first 5mg for 6 mos then 10 mg for the last 18 mos. My numbers came down to 175 total, tg 77, HDL 47, and LDL 113. I started to have a decrease in sexual interest and unable to recall information once the dose increased to 10 mg. I stopped taking Zocor almost three months ago, adapted a low saturated fat diet (vegetarian/fish), and my numbers today were 173 total, tg 64, HDL 47, and LDL 113. The LDL is still a little high, but any new diet should be tried for six months before significant results are realized. I'm still happy with today's results, providing high cholesterol truly is directly linked to arterial sclerosis (noting some professional skeptiscism). Oh yeah, my libido returned 3 weeks after stopping Zocor, my memory improved after two months. No muscle, joint pain, or sight problems to note.
325 Cholestrol level
by Reviewer86454
on March 19, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Sever muscle cramps in legs, feet, toes and hands. Mentally foggy cannot recall recent actions, decisions. Generally mentally sluggish. Major joints ache terribly especially my shoulders. Inability to lift a normal load (multiple dishes, baking containers, grocery items). When I do lift lighter objects the muscle pain is intense. Hair started thinning when Zocor was started, and continued to thin. Ringing in my ears, dizziness, one-time fall because of leg failure. Over the last 9 months my left eye has slowly become droopy. Nodules under my skin in the forearm area, and on lower legs. Gas!! I have filed a report with the FDA about this drug. Consumers and medical professionals are invited to file. Vist them at:http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/report/consumer/consumer.htm Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Five years ago I was put on 20mg Zocor. Three years ago it was increased to 40mg. I didn't realize these "signs" were Zocor related, but looking back in time all makes sense. As of today, March 19, 2006, I will NOT take anymore Zocor or statin. I'll take my chances with high cholestrol, but not with this drug! Thank you for this website!!!
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86455
on March 19, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: After three months on Zocor, my symptoms included extreme muscle pain in shoulders, rib cage on left side, calves of legs. The pain was so bad, I could not sleep at night. I had extreme fatigue, loss of libido, diarhhea, inability to focus, tingling in hands, pins and needles sensation. I stopped taking Zocor two days ago and the pains are subsiding already. I expect they will be completely gone in a few more days. I was put on Zocor after my open-heart surgery in December. I have decided to take my chances without it. My opinion is that this is a VERY DANGEROUS DRUG with side offects that far outweight any possible benefits. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86456
on March 14, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Unusual memory loss. As one person commented, I was having trouble finding the right 'word' in constructing sentences. Disorientation - sometimes I'd have to really strain to remember how to get where I wanted to go. Unusual loss of focus and attention to detail (very unusual for me).Extreme fatigue even after having slept well for a full night. Time taken and dosage: Review: I have gone off the medication recently in the hopes that my faculties will return to normal. Zocor worked very well for me in regards to my cholesterol(hence the ratign of '3') however, I can't say that I'm willing to trade off my memory for good 'numbers'.
high chloesterol
by Reviewer86457
on March 9, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 62.0 Side effects: I took 20 mg of Zocor for about 4 years for high chloesterol and it seemed to work. Recently my LDL got a little high and my doctor put me on 40 mg of this drug. Since then I have been experiencing a slight pain in my left side in the adominal area. I don't know if it is related but today I will stop using this drug for a few days to see if it the pain goes away. Also my sex drive has diminised somewhat over the past several years which I initially thought was due to getting older. After reading the comments from those using these drugs it now makes me think that Zocor could be the problem. To combat this problem my doctor now prescibes Levitra which only helps with an erection and does nothing to regain my sex drive. Seems like I am in a Catch 22 position, while Zocor works, the rest of me doesn't. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review:
Cholesterol control after bypass
by Reviewer86458
on March 5, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Took Zocor for several years after heart bypass operation. Started on low 5mg. dosage. Over the years Dr. increased dosage to 40mg. He wanted my cholesterol under 100!Experienced severe muscle pain and weakness. Dr. said "can you live with the pain?". I took myself off the drug, then left my Dr. and got another. Had neurological tests, x-rays, MRI. Saw a bone-joint specialist. Taking phsyical therapy. Statins damaged my muscles and gave me joint pain. Improved after I took myself off them, but pain & weakness is still there. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: Statins in higher doses cause muscle pain and damage. Drs' won't admit it. None of them could explain the cause of my muscle pain & weakness, but they can put a man on the moon! Don't take statins!!!. Co Q-10 is depleted. Take supplements. There is a reason that there is some cholesterol in our bodies!
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86459
on March 5, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Started getting aches and pains when I woke up in the morning. Eventually got to where I had to wake up very early in the morning (5 or 6 A.M.) due to excruciating pain. Pain was usually in lower back, stomach area, or side, depending on how I slept. Also, more frequent urination, memory loss, dizzyness, palpitations. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: After getting up at 4 A.M. one morning due to horrible pain (I could barely get out of bed), I found this website and realized it was the Zocor. The pain was getting more severe and scary as the weeks and months went on. I thought it was just a pulled back muscle early on, but it just didn't quite feel like that. The pain would go away after being awake for an hour or so. It would get so bad, eventually, that I thought it was something serious like kidney or liver problems. After realizing that my problem was Zocor, I just quit "cold turkey" that day. The pain doesn't go away immediately, though. It can take 6 weeks to 6 months. It took me about 3 months. I'm now on Zetia and Res-Q (omega 3 supplement).
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86460
on February 20, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: had muscle pain from the start....bad enough i quit walking and gained 10lbs....started cutting my pills in half last week to 10mg...felt better quick until i got the flu this week....muscle pain around my rib cage from coughing was the worst i have ever experienced....quit altogether and will never take zocor again..thanks Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: i wonder if there are any side effects from quiting cold turkey???
father taking it for cholesterol
by Reviewer86461
on February 16, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 90.0 Side effects: he has passed away. they said from stomach cancer but we may never know.He had loss of appetite, huge swelling and so forth in legs that they said was from liver cancer. couldn't eat at all.i hate prescription drugs Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86462
on February 13, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: pain in left elbow, hot and cold flashes, memory loss, inability to concentrate, blurred vision Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: Thought I had a thyroid or hormonal problem. Primary care did battery of blood tests and found nothing wrong. It did lower my cholesterol, but I stopped using it 1 1/2 month ago. Symptoms have not gone away.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86463
on January 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 70.0 Side effects: extreme dizziness, fibrillations, night sweats, extreme fatigue, but unable to sleep over an hour at a time Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: Wondering if others had problems with fibrillations and dizziness. Took myself off the drug and all symptoms stopped except for occasional dizziness.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86464
on January 25, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Sex drive gone and E.D. Severe neck and upper back pain. Terrible pain in left ankle after jogging. Had possible urine retention due to neuropathy in the bladder. Pinky finger soreness. Wierd dreams. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: Started with Pravchol and zetia for nine months and had several bad pains in my neck and back. Switched to Vytorin 20/10 (20 mg Zocor)for 7 months. Had serious pain in my left ankle and walked like an 85 year old. My sex drive slowly dimmished after taking for five months. After stopping this med. my ankle and neck/back pain is gone however my sex drive is still greatly dimminished. I now do not think high cholesterol is even a risk factor in heart disease and would never take any kind of a statin again. Has anyone reading this have had their sex drive return after discontinuing this drug? And how long did it take?
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86465
on January 22, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: I have been taking zocor 10mg for about 2 months and I am experience thinning hair. After 3 weeks on Zocor my hair started falling out. I didn't connect the two for a while but now my hair is thinner and the texture is very different. Has anyone else had this side effect? I have stopped the drug and have an appointment w/my doctor????? Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
cholesterol level 299
by Reviewer86466
on January 21, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Loss of sex drive and interest in sexfatigue and weight gain (20 lbs) Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Cholesterol level went to 115 in 2 mo. dosage reduced now 139
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86467
on January 21, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Dizziness, Blurred vision, tingling/numb in fingers, shortness of breath and horrible sinus problems. Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: I have had fibromyalgia for almost 20 years so I'm not going to blame zocor for the every day aches and pains. This is the first of four medications for high cholesterol that I've been able to take without being in excruciating pain (muscle, stomache). However, after being on it for a month or so I began having problems breathing. Sinuses were very dry, but felt completely clogged. Hard time just getting air in. Dr. thought it might be asthma or allergies. Had tests for both and both were negative. After several more months w/o feeling better I've decide to go against what the Dr. said (it's not the Zocor) and stop taking it. I was on 20 mg a day. It lowered my cholesterol from 280's to 190's....but if these side effects are from it, it's not worth it!
High Cholesterol, Triglycerides
by Reviewer86468
on January 19, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: I have had all the typical symptoms as everyone else. Soreness of muscles and joints, twitch and burning in the left arm with weakness. I am always tired and need a nap in the middle of the day. I have blurred vision after reading for a short period at times, also the decrease of sex drive started 4 years ago at the start. I have had some headaches and dizzy spells also. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I have been taking zocor for 4 years and the doctor has continued to increase my dose. I started out at 20 mg 4 years ago and 2 years ago it was increased to 40mg, and just last week it has been increased to 80 mg. The bad thing is zocor has never dropped my levels much under 200, at its best. Last week it was 234mg Chol. and Trigl. was 302 so I am looking for something else to lower my readings.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86469
on January 19, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Very bad night pain left arm caused wakefulness. Stopped taking Zocor when pain moved to left leg. A month later pain presists, problems lifting/walking now. Time taken and dosage: 12 months Review: Know docs get rebates (kickbacks) from drug companies, no class action ~ lawyers getting paid off too? Unbelievable the pain being intentionally inflicted on folks.
High Cholesterol (stent fitted)
by Reviewer86470
on January 2, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Severe knee pain especially when I get up in the morning. Muscle pain to back of legs. Almost complete loss of libido!! Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: I started taking 200mg of CoQ10 daily and this reduced the pains by about 80%. It doesn't bring back the sex drive though!!
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86471
on December 30, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 74.0 Side effects: Full body, life-altering wasted muscles, pain and weakness; diminished cognitive function; digestion problems; sleep difficulties. Time taken and dosage: Review: Do NOT take this drug or any of its relatives without close monitoring by your doctor, yourself, your family, and your friends, who might be more likely to note changes. Even then, THINK TWICE!
heart attack
by Reviewer86472
on December 26, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 66.0 Side effects: Right arm rotator cuff pain. Pain,stiffness & locking of middle & ring fingers on both hands. Dizziness & statin stagger. Burning sensation sole of left foot.Short term memory loss. Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review: In my lifetime, I had never experienced any muscle pain or strain of any type prior to being placed on Zocor. I am slender,exercised regularly and had very good muscle tone for my age. Placed on Zocor April 2004. On & Off through 2004,noticed some light headedness & wobbly,rubber legs sensations at times when walking but didn't pay much attention to symptoms.In January 2005 middle finger of right hand became stiff,painful & would lock up; x-rays did not disclose arthritis or any trauma. In October 2005, ring finger of right hand & middle & ring fingers of left hand became stiff,painful & would lock. These symptoms finally got my attention and after some research I suspected Zocor was the problem. I stopped Zocor on 15 October,explained what happened to my Doctor who suggested I try Pravachol. I will not use statins again. In December of 05, I developed pain in the rotator cuff area of my right shoulder that radiates to the bicep area & inhibits moving my a
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86473
on December 16, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: The only side effect I have noticed is that there is a bald spot that has grown in my pubic hair. Have any other females experienced hair loss in the pubic area? Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: My husband says it is unattractive but if that is the only damage it does and it lowers the cholesterol it may be worth it.
prevention - family history
by Reviewer86474
on December 9, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: severe overall muscle aches, muscle cramps, loss of grip in left hand, loss of the ability to hold weight on right knee accompanied by severe pain in that knee,severe back ache,severe bruising all over near joints in particular, pain in long muscles running along the outside of right leg, excessive fatigue , weakness, loss of muscle tone, lying down caused more pain on areas in contact with mattress Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: severe side effects are still persisting after a month off medication
Lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86475
on December 7, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Intense muscle pain, particularly in my upper thighs. Moderate muscle pain in my lower legs. Facial ticks. Blurry vision. Trouble concentrating. Fatigue; trouble waking up. Dizziness. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I was on Lipitor for 3 years and starting developing the same side effects. My doctor switched me to Zocor, but after a month I'm having the intense muscle pain return again. The fatigue seems to be much worse with Zocor than Lipitor. These medications are great at lowering cholesterol, but I don't see it worth these side effects. I just need to do what I'm suppose to do: exercise and lose some weight.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86476
on November 30, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Heel of foot ache and elbow pain. Appear not to be as sharp and hard to concentrate. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: When mentioned the effects to the doctor, he says it is just a matter of aging. Funny, did not happen till on zocor with zetia. None of these symtoms with zocor alone. I am no longer taking any statin. Thank you for this site. I am confirmed in my taking myself of these drugs. Doctors are just "practicing medicine"
Cholesterol-high; HDL-low; LDL-high
by Reviewer86477
on November 28, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 73.0 Side effects: Pain, extreme pain from cramping, muscles; Weakness, tired, runny nose, memory problems. I was put on Zocor by a lipid specialist in 2001 and he did tell me about side effects with muscles. I should tell him if I experienced any. I did have them, big time, didn't make the connection to Zocor (there was 3 years inbetween). I've had breast cancer in the meantime and thought that and the chemo therapy was contributing to the muscle pain (arthritis?). Then I went back, last week to my "family" physician, asked him if my muscle pain could be connected to Zocor as the specialist said and he said, YES. Told me to stop the Zocor immediately. Going for another blood test tomorrow. Will go back to the specialist to see if there is another non-statin drug I can take. Zocor works well with the HDL, LDL's but is poison to the muscles, and other parts of the body. I had memory problems, word selection problems, concentrating problems, thought that was "age" or just being Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I still have a ways to go to get "back to the old normal" but I'm on my way. I just carried a heavy load of baking pans and iron fry pans back to the kitchen, could hardly lift it last Tuesday to take it out of the kitchen, not as difficult today! I will not take Zocor again, it took over 3 years to manifest the side effects with me, looking back, I may have had the first signs after 2 years, can't be sure now. This past year (2005) has been pure Hell due to pain, anger from the pain and not being able to take anything that would cut the pain and relieve it and the resulting depression from the pain. I don't get headaches but I've had a mild one everyday for the past year, can't get my knees with the muscles in the thighs to work to lift me up and off a chair, a bed, a couch, whatever. I didn't know whether it was the muscles or the knee joints. I have 2 total hip replacements, my arthritic knees are not what they were 10 years ago but they sure are a lot better than the
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86478
on November 12, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: I have just started Zocor in the last few days and wanted to see what others have experienced so found this site. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I am struck by the number of middle aged women having so many symptoms that I have been having. Obviously mine are not from Zocor. Foot pain/burning, plantar fasciitis, stiffness, joint pain...I have fibromyalgia and autoimmune hypothyroid. Others might want to talk with their doctors about those symptoms. I suspect they aren't all coming from the Zocor.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86479
on October 29, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: It causes me horrible mental problems. I have taken zocor and the new zetia and have the same reaction to both. Depression and strange, Uncontrollable thoughts, and confusion. Horrible drug. Doctors won`t consider this as a side effect of the drug as the problem, Saying that this does **SOMETIMES** occur in the elderly. (I`m 50) They say this should not be a problem for me.. Thus there is no problem, What a crock... I take the drug and within two weeks the problem occurs. I stop taking it and it goes away. I do not normally have any type of mental health problems. But as soon as I take these drugs, it happens. I refuse to take them. I would rather just keel over then to live in that hell.. That doctors say can`t be from this drug. I SAY IT IS. I know how I feel. Why don`t they listen???? I have tried to take this drug several times now and it always causes the same thing. I am free of this and will never take it again.. Time taken and dosage: Review: I do not recommend this line of drugs to anyone. The side effects are just too horrible.. If not Liver damage and other health risks. Ya have to live in crazy land.. NO thanks..
Elevated cholesterol and LDL
by Reviewer86480
on October 28, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: For 4-5 years after 1st heart attack I was on 10-20 mg, plus many other drugs, and felt unwell, but didn't know which to blame. I was always very tired and sleepy, somewhat depressed, and had trouble thinking and working, low sex drive, pains in shoulders, back, hips, and knees, and much more wrong. After 2nd heart attack it was increased to 80 mg. After month on that I was incredibly more tired and sleepy, all muscles and joints began to ache, and then developed incredible pains in muscles and became extremely weak. Jaw became so weak I couldn't eat. One doctor said I had to continue all drugs. Another told me this was all side effects of Zocor, and to stop it immediately. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: For 1 week off Zocor I continued to suffer; then experienced "high" in which I felt human for 1st time in 5 years; and since then have been slowly regaining strength and losing pain. After blood tests, doctor said I'd developed polymyopathy (muscle disintegration)-- with highest enzyme tests ever seen-- which had caused acute renal failure and damage to liver. Kidneys returned to normal and now seem OK, but some liver trouble continues. (As result of that I also had to stop Metformin for diabetes-- which went out of control.) Muscle strength and ability to exercise are returning only slowly. Doctor said that if I'd taken just 1-2 more pills, I probably would have died of multiple organ failure. This has been one of most painful and frightening experiences of my life (far worse than heart attacks). I never want to take statins again, and will need something else for cholesterol.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86481
on October 19, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Back ache, achy all over esp. in the morning, uncomfortable sitting in most types of seats, heaviness and/or numbness in right extremities, memory loss. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Did lower my level quickly but side effects (if it is the cause) are awful.
Review
by Reviewer86482
on October 18, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: If you are having muscle aches and pains, weakness, exercise intolerance, neuropathy, etc etc, please stop taking this drug. Go to www.JaneIslay.co.uk for more info. Or email [email protected] (Oct 05) Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
High cholestrol
by Reviewer86483
on October 16, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: I took 10mg of Zocor for two years with no side effects. My doctor took new blood work and changed my dose to 20mg. Within two days of this change, my eyes swelled, my vision blurred and they became very light sensitive. I also found it impossible to get a good nights sleep. My doctor felt this problem was from another source. I stopped taking Zocor for two week and felt better in the first three days. He told me to take it again to see if the problem returned. The problems returned. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I am going to look for a new way to lower my numbers.
High Cholesterol /Triglycerides
by Reviewer86484
on October 12, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: I was taking Zocor for about 6 months but Triglycerides we're not dropping, so I was switched to another medication with Zocor in it to work on the high triglycerides. Don't know the name I threw it out and can't remember it (which is terrible). After reading some of these statements I'm wondering if that's why my memory stinks. At any rate I've been off everything for 10 days. My neck, shoulders, arms, legs are just sore. Almost flu like symtoms. I think I'll stay away for a while to see if this will go away......... Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review:
to lower chosterol
by Reviewer86485
on September 28, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: This is a report on Vytorin which I took at 20 mg Zocor and 10 mg Zetia. After six weeks my ldl cholesterol had lowered from 109 to 69 but I could barely walk with the pain in my insteps, heels, and ankles, especially the left leg. And my liver count was 110 versus reference of 2-56. I arbitrarily stopped taking it and have returned to just the non-statin Zetia. Still have pain in left ankle and heel but walked three miles this morning Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86486
on September 22, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: When I first started taken Zocor had some muscle pain but it eventually subsided. After about a year I start getting serious muscle cramping in my legs and spreading to my feet, toes, arms and even fingers. Trouble walking stairs, especially in morning when waking up. Felt like me feet or legs would give way and I could fall. This would not go away and got progressively worse. I have gotten off of Zocor. I will not take it again and I have gotten back to normal after I stopped taking Zocor. No more statins for me. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Zocor lowered my cholesterol a little while on it, but you should seriously think about investigating the side effects of Zocor and other statins. Not the miracle drug the industry makes it out to be. I felt fine before I took it. Who knows what it would lead to, as I was progressively getting much worse side effects the longer I continued taking it.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86487
on September 19, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 69.0 Side effects: I was on Zocor 20 mgs. for a year. It definitely lowered my cholesterol; however, I had to go to the Emergency Room because I got amnesia. I was diagnosed with transient global amnesia (TGA). I had no memory for 6 hours. Dr. Duane Graveline, a former astronaut has written a book entitled "Liptor, the Thief of Memory." There are many documented cases of people who were on statins that had TGA and other cognitive problems. I understand there are a lot of muscle weakness problems too. There is a large study by a Dr. Beatrice Golumb on statins. You should do a search on her name and read about it. Time taken and dosage: 13 months Review:
Cholesterol was over 400
by Reviewer86488
on August 28, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I've been on 80 mg of Zocor for 5 years and my cholesterol is always around 155. I have a genetic cholesterol problem. My mother is on cholesterol dialysis or (lipid apheresis) which is a new treatment that isn't very widely known yet. She is a very small lady but has uncontrolable cholesterol and has her blood removed via a machine and the cholesterol is removed and the blood returned to her body. She does this every 2 weeks at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Fortunately, Zocor has kept me under control for several years. I have had no side effects and I take the maximum dosage.
very high cholesterol
by Reviewer86489
on August 25, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Doctor put me on Zocor after bloodwork came back with very high levels of cholesterol. Immediately after taking 10mg per day, I would sleep for 12 - 14 hours straight and wake up extremely tired. Driving to work, I felt I was cross-eyed, blurred vision and couldn't concentrate on the road and traffic. Had several close calls. The closest I could describe my condition is I felt I was walking in a dream. My muscles would ache but didn't make the connection to the drug. Extreme fatique and unquivicol thinking during the entire day. Sometimes I would have extreme anxieties. My sex drive went from healthy to non existant. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: This drug is POISON! I thought I was a hypocondriac but after reading all these people with the same side effects as me, I am convinced that Zocor benefits doesn't outway the side effects. I started taking the drug and immediately I would feel this way. Thought my body would adjust to the drug. After 2 weeks, some days got alittle better but not much. I had to take over for my boss while he was on vacation for 1 week. I stopped taking the drug. By the third day, I was almost back to normal. My energy returned, I can drive OK. I wasn't foggy and confused anymore. When my boss returned I began the treatment again. After only 1 day, I slept 14 hours, really bazarre nightmares, extremely tired, and felt so weak I had to push myself to go to work. All the symptoms returned! I drank 1 or 2 beers a day and stopped that thinking it was conteracting the drug. Nope. I use to sniff coke a long time ago, and let me tell you, the side effects of Zocor is far worse! I rather die of a heart attach at age 60 then to live my life at 44 years old with these side effects. What damage I did to my body after 14 days hopefully will recover. Thank God for this website.
total cholesterol is 263
by Reviewer86490
on August 22, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Dizziness, can not concentrate, tingling in left arm and legs, loss of appitite and sexual drive. Worse than any of these, are the seizures. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: Started taking zocor 1 year ago August 1, 2004. Had grand mall seizure August 9th. Fell, broke left arm, chipped bone in left shoulder and lost 4 months of memory. Did not connect zocor at this time. Stopped taking zocor only because cholesterol dropped to 143. Two weeks ago, Aug. 2005, Dr. put me back on zocor. Cholesterol was 263. Two weeks later, another seizure. Did not get hurt, but everytime I take it I feel as though I am fighting seizures on daily basis. Told Dr. and he says
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86491
on August 20, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Severe muscle pain. Backspasms. Doctors put me through $10,000 worth of tests and couldnt figure it out. I see a commercial saying Zocor can cause these effects, stop taking magically goes away after 5months of not being able to run, walk, sleep. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Pain was so bad, I couldnt take it anymore. Felt like knife in back/neck. No sex drive. Doctor is idiot for not thinking this pill was the cause
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86492
on August 14, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: loss of sex drive & libedo. My memory both long & short is weak. loss of attention & conseentration, just can't seem to think anymore. Have become sedintery & kind of reclusive. sever leg cramps at night or after I force myself to get out & walk a mile or so. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: great for lowering chol., but there are other ways. I can't believe the incommon side effects i'm having, now that I have read this sit & found that most people on Zocor are having same. I now have to add anger to the list...at my doctor. he has known of my problems, especialy low sex drive, & has actually increaced me from 20mg to 40mg in the form of Vytorin. I have been unable to get a promotion at work because of the lack of mental function. I know I didn't have these problems 4 yrs ago, before Zocor. Wow, what an awakening this sit has been tonight.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86493
on August 3, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 26.0 Side effects: It lowered mine from 235 to 179 in 3months. However I have bad muscle spasms in neck/bacl for 5months that doctors can't explain, didnt take zocor for 2weeks and im suddenly cured. Also when I would take for 2months straight noticed decrease in strength by 10-15% Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review:
to lower LDL
by Reviewer86494
on July 24, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: anxiety, insomnia, irritability, shaky hands, numbness & tinglingin feet, exhaustion, trouble remembering words, loss of mentalacuity, slowness in recovering from muscle injuries, occasionalloss of sexual libido, occasional shortness of breath Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: Symptoms didn't begin to occur til on the drug for about 3 or 4years, and then became progressively worse.
Lower Genetically High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86495
on July 13, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: I have been taking all types of statins and other similar choleterol meds for 15 years. I have been on Zocor the longest and now I have been switched to Vytorin which is a Zocor/Zetia combo. With Zocor I had chest muscle pains that could never be explained. Docs thought I had Lupus but that wasn't the case. BAD muscle cramping both legs...especially the calves. Menopausal symptoms as well. Low if any sex drive, extreme fatigue, slight depression and anxiety. All blood tests and other tests come back normal. Docs now think I am nuts and I have had to search online for more info to show them I am not! Side effects have worsened since switching to Vytorin (which includes Zocor) and now can add left side abdominal cramping. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: I don't have much of a choice about stopping as heart attacks hit my family by the time they are 40 and no one has escaped this. Have to try and find other alternatives or at least greatly reduce intake amounts.
Lower Cholesterol
by Reviewer86496
on July 9, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Chest pains, leg pains, arm pains, back pains, feet aches. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I had to end up going to the ER and getting admitted into the hospital. They said that my blood levels were so elevated due to the Zocor that I was taken off right away and had my body flushed with fluids via IV. It was a terrible experience. They said that I have possibly had damage done to my kidneys and liver as well. This is a bad medication and I don't recommend it.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86497
on July 2, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: I have severe left foot pain, diagnosed a plantar fascitis. I also have terrible aches and pains in my ankle, elbows and both shoulders. I am 45 years old and have been on zocor for 4 years. I thought I was just feeling so bad because of aging. Maybe it is the Zocor. Some days every movement hurts. It is really getting me down. I'll talk to my Dr. about stopping. It has lowered my cholesterol though. But I feel so lousy, maybe it's not worth it. I also have experienced vertigo to the extent I fell twice. Could all these symptoms be related. I have always enjoyed good health prior to taking this medication. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86498
on June 22, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: severe muscle pain in back and shoulders, chronic tiredness, numbness in feet and hands, sleep disruption Time taken and dosage: Review: On 20 mg, I felt okay and it lowered my cholesterol for about one year, initially, but then my good cholesterol fell, so the dr. upped the dosage to 40 mg. Muscle weakness began within 2 weeks.
To lower cholesterol.
by Reviewer86499
on June 14, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 67.0 Side effects: Recent (since February) pain in hamstrings of both legs and in vertical muscles at inside of each knee. Also, persistent Charlie horse in left calf for past week. (Now all but totally gone.) Time taken and dosage: 24 months Review: I'm adding this note to soften comments I made about a month ago about Zocor because, no thanks to my medical advisors, I think I have discovered the source of my leg pain -- and it is not Zocor. YOU'RE NOT GOING TO BELIEVE THIS! It is now mid June and for more than three months, I have had leg pains so severe, I haven't been able to exercise regularly. We thought Zocor had to be the culprit, so I stopped taking it five weeks ago, yet the pain has persisted. However, six days ago, for the first time since I started using them in early February, I STOPPED WEARING DR. SCHOLL'S SHOE INSERTS IN ALL OF MY SHOES -- in my laced shoes, loafers, and jogging shoes! And in that brief period, my leg pain has completely, flatly, and absolutely stopped. Period. Amen. The shoe inserts are not the thin, flimsy ones, but the thick, molded rubber kind in the $15-18 range that really do seem to cushion the heel and forward pads of the feet. Maybe it's too soon to tell for sure what's going on here. Maybe not. I'll post additional results in another month or so. Please stand by. But not while wearing Dr. Scholl's inserts.
Lower Cholesterol
by Reviewer86500
on June 9, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Initially it was wonderful. My cholesterol went from 250-165. Then my feet started to hurt. It has gotten really bad, to the point that it is painful to walk. Also, my right eye lid sags down. My arms often are in pain and my legs seem to cramp up. It causes a lot of pain and I don't know if it is worth it. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86501
on June 6, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 65.0 Side effects: extreme muscle and joint pain, weakness in legs and arms. Lethargy in a person who was always described by my late dad as Time taken and dosage: 9 days Review: I began zocor in 1995 and took it for about 8 years with moderate reduction in overall cholesttrol numbers. I stopped taking it for I year and tried natural supplements. Chlorestol again rose to previous levels...286-300.My mom is 86 and hers has been about the same for yrs. She does not take any drug for it.I was placed back on Zocor about a year ago and have since experienced the problems I now have. I was unaware that statin drugs could cause these problems. My dad died of Rheumatoid Arthritis, so I figured it was catching up with me. I've been off Zocor for 7 weeks now, and I am still suffering. How Long???
had a stroke
by Reviewer86502
on June 6, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: muscle cramping, joint pain,tired all the time Time taken and dosage: 13 days Review:
Review
by Reviewer86503
on May 25, 2005
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86504
on May 24, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: After initial start began to have more aches and pains but kept on taking them thinking that this was normal aging. After about ten years I started having major abdominal pains. Had many major studies to determine nothing wrong; MRI, Cat-scan, colonoscopy, sonogram, etc. Got off the statin medication and an getting better slowly. I must have developed some muscle damage. Went onto another statin after awhile and had a similar story. Apparently I have developed an intolerance to statins. Time taken and dosage: 14 years Review: Crestor was the second statin I took.
to lower LDL
by Reviewer86505
on May 23, 2005
Sex:
Age: 55.0 Side effects: I have a real problem with gas. It is affecting my job (hard to have gas in front of a class full of high school students). And it is not fun to have all this gas during a romantic evening!!! Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: It really did lower my LDL and no liver side effects.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86506
on May 22, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Extreme joint pain in hands, feet & knees. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86507
on May 20, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 73.0 Side effects: First sex drive slowed,thought it was from other medication. Weight loss,work outs were paying off,not so,it was muscle loss, just a week ago I had a hernia operation, this I am sure this was from the loss of muscle support. I went to the Doctor for shoulder pain,I had to use my left arm to raise my right arm just to comb my hair,for this he gave me Bextra, and a strech band to work out with, all this happened to me in about nine months. Had it not been for the computer web sites, I might well be on this killer. The University of California,had a web site they stated if your Doctor will not listen, maybe you should go elsewhere. I finally convinced my Doctor there was a problem. It should have been the other way around,since I am not the Doctor. I have been off statin drugs four months and I am slowly recovering. My wife and I just returned from a cruise, let me tell you it was no love boat. I would not say I am depressed, but it has not been a picnic. GOOD LUCK Time taken and dosage: 9 days Review:
cholesterol
by Reviewer86508
on May 15, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: tremendous foot pain, pain in my right shoulder/back so bad I was living on tylenol, ben-gay, heating pad, ice packs for two weeks. Neck pain, and now pain starting in my left shoulder. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I wasn't blaming zocor at first, I thought it was my weight and not exercising enough.First it started with my feet, now it is spreading and I am doing things the same as six months ago when I had no pain and it was pre zocor. The pain starts at night and intensifies all night and I can't hardly walk in the a.m. It gradually gets better during the day. Now it has spread to my shoulders and neck.After finding this site on the internet I am discovering how many other people have been suffering like I have! It lowered the cholestorol nicely, but at what a cost!!!!
Placed on drug after heart surgery
by Reviewer86509
on May 14, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 67.0 Side effects: Had heart surgery -- steel mitral valve and triple bypass -- in July, 2003. Much less painful than having my teeth cleaned. Started taking Zocor immediately thereafter. Starting March, 2005, experienced muscle pain first at the inside top-front of left calf where vein had been removed for surgery, then in muscle spanning left calf at inside of leg, then in hamstrings of right leg, then in hamstrings of both legs. Pain most pronounced when walking down stairs or downhill. Time taken and dosage: 22 months Review: There's no doubt that Zocor has done an effective job of lowering my cholesterol. Lab tests have proven it. But as of 72 hours ago, I'm off the stuff. Leg pain at top-front of left calf that began in March was first thought to be caused by the pressure stocking which ends just above the point where a vein was removed for my bypasses. Confusing matters was a fall I took on April 2 with all my weight (275 lbs.) directly down onto concrete, which caused much swelling to knee and leg. By April 19, both legs felt pretty good. I wore a thigh-high pressure stocking on my left leg and a knee-high on my right leg when exercised 3 miles on a treadmill at 3.5 mph that day; the following day, I took a 5-hour, one-way car trip, and when I got out of the vehicle, I could hardly walk, the pain was so severe in both legs. Until this week -- the week of May 9 -- the pain persisted, though its severity varied day to day. Early in the week, acting on my wife's mentioning that statins have been known to cause muscle pain, I began investigating it on the internet. On Thursday, the 12th, I called my GP and relayed my symptoms. He told me to stop taking Zocor immediately and to plan being off of the med for at least 8 weeks. In the couple days since that phonecall, my legs are already almost back to normal. I would recommend to anyone who is taking Zocor and experiencing muscle pain to contact their physician and discuss it with him or her immediately. For now, I plan to try to control my cholesterol level via diet -- and to get my weight back down below an eighth of a ton.
to lower chloresterol
by Reviewer86510
on May 14, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 78.0 Side effects: joint and muscle soreness, loss of libido big time,dizziness sometimes when I change distant focusing, anxiety, left breast enlargement, crazy dreams when never dreamed before, memory loss badly and trouble focusing for any length of time, extreme lethargy for one who used to be extremely active Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: the gynecomastia (breast enlargement) became noticeable only about 8 months ago as my left breast became sore; had an unltrasound and found no problems and in looking at web sites found out that this situation is one of the problems that can occur with ZOCOR. Have been off it for about one week, better sleep and noticeable joint pain relief. Can't really believe it yet. Will report later.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86511
on May 13, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Brain Slowdown: Huge loss in focus / concentration. Vast degradation of mental sharpness. Loss of memory. Significant Cognitive Slowdown. Graudally but surely reduced mental alertness and concentation. Introduced and increased confusion - this is the worst consequence. Energy Loss: Tardiness. Fast Muscle Pain with Excercise. Loss of alertness - increase in physical slowness.Vision: Blurr comes and goes, Reading problems - combined with Lack of Focus. Changed to a few pages compared to about 50 at a stretch, eyes would feel tired (validated this problem ensuring correct reading glasses and problem reduced soon after reducing doze 40 mg to 20, and remarkable improvement when stopped Zocor for 4 weeks.Sinus/Alergy: Soon after starting ZOCOR, developed alergies and Sinus infections (never a problem before); changed to Lipitor, got worse. Changed to Zocor, problem continues Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: Took Zocor for 8+ years, connected some dots and found high correlation between the statin and side effects. I thought I was aging fast and just got lazy. Also, ringing in the ear bothered me. So I reduced the dose from 40 mg to 20mg, noticed differences in some areas although not in 'Ringing in the ear' problem. Stopped Zocor about a month, noticed improvements in Cognitive / Mental side - not complete though. Lack of focus / Concentration still remains, and takes longer to say write a page/letter (this is the worst consequence), but it is getting better. Reading and comprehension is improving at a faster pace. The problem of Energy Loss is getting better but not gone; not getting exhausted as fast without Zocor.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86512
on May 7, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: The first side effects I experienced were terrible foot pain which was diagnosed as plantar fasciitis (it got to the stage where it hurt when my feet touched the floor in the morning) and overwhelming fatigue (I would wake up exhausted after 10 hours sleep). Soon after, my ankle and knee joints became just as painful and I had to hobble up and down stairs like an old man (I was 41 years old at the time and had just moved into a new two storey home). Next up were weird symptoms such as visibly twitching thigh muscles and a strange sensation in my calf muscles which I could best describe as Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86513
on May 7, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: foot pain, overwhelming fatigue, ankle and knee joint pain, visibly twitching thigh muscles, Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: The first side effects I experienced were terrible foot pain which was diagnosed as plantar fasciitis (it got to the stage where it hurt when my feet touched the floor in the morning) and overwhelming fatigue (I would wake up exhausted after 10 hours sleep). Soon after, my ankle and knee joints became just as painful and I had to hobble up and down stairs like an old man (I was 41 years old at the time and had just moved into a new two storey home). Next up were weird symptoms such as visibly twitching thigh muscles and a strange sensation in my calf muscles which I could best describe as
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86514
on May 7, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: foot pain, overwhelming fatigue, ankle and knee joint pain, visibly twitching thigh muscles, brain fog, tingling fingers, hands and feet Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: The first side effects I experienced were terrible foot pain which was diagnosed as plantar fasciitis (it got to the stage where it hurt when my feet touched the floor in the morning) and overwhelming fatigue (I would wake up exhausted after 10 hours sleep). Soon after, my ankle and knee joints became just as painful and I had to hobble up and down stairs like an old man (I was 41 years old at the time and had just moved into a new two storey home). Next up were weird symptoms such as visibly twitching thigh muscles and a strange sensation in my calf muscles which I could best describe as gurgling. My calf muscles also felt strangely warm at times. While all of that was going on I also began suffering from brain fog where I found I had serious problems in completing relatively simple tasks and became extremely fatigued when I was put in a position of having to think for long periods of time (which is basically what I've been paid to do for the last 10 or 15 years). There were times during the 3 or 4 months that the brain fog was at it's worst that I wondered how I managed to keep my job - it was that bad. Lastly (approximately 18 months after I stopped using Zocor) I now have occasional episodes of tingling fingers, hands and feet. When the foot and joint pain started I did quite a bit of research on statin drugs. Unfortunately I didn't find this particular site but I did find this product http://www.xtend-life.com/main/products.asp?product=tb&page=main which helped greatly with both the joint pain and the brain fog (by the way, I have no relationship at all with this company other than being a very satisfied customer). Over the last few months I have had a number of cholesterol tests with the last one coming in at 7.3 (282 on the US scale) so my doctor has been trying to convince me to go back on Zocor which I was considering until I read this book www.ravnskov.nu/cholesterol.htm which has been like a breath of fresh air. Executive Summary: THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SCIENTIFICALLY-PROVEN LINK BETWEEN HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND CORONARY HEART DISEASE. The author is a highly qualified and highly honoured doctor who has re-analysed much of the big diet/heart research completed since the 1950s and shown how biased and fundamentally flawed most (if not all) of it has been. I was extremely sceptical when I first read about his views and took each and every page of the book with the proverbial grain of salt - if he can convince this cynic then I think he can convince anybody. If you do just one thing to take control of your life after a bad experience with Zocor it should be to read this book.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86515
on April 30, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: I can't stay awake. Before taking Zocor I was active and could think straight. Now I'm afraid to drive my car for fear of falling asleep or losing concentration. It isn't worth the risk especially at my age of 61 years. I don't want to stop everything I'm doing & have no active life because of a drug that may not even be helpful. My doctor never rechecks my cholesterol so I've no idea if it is even working as it should. Last night was my last dose of this medicine. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: With all the side effects of statin drugs, it isn't worth it to ruin what life a person has left in order to possibly lower cholesterol and live longer but with no quality of life.
Cholesterol too high says doc
by Reviewer86516
on April 30, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: I want to respond to another poster who said Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: Many, many people who posted here say they have memory problems and that is very dangerous & when I think of all the things any person does in their life, especially those who work outside the home, it is frightening just wondering how many people out there driving trucks, buses, flying airplanes, taking care of children and on and on. I have no doubt doctors get kickbacks (MONEY) for scaring people into taking every new medicine that pops up.
cholesterol too high
by Reviewer86517
on April 30, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: WILL RESPOND - cam't think straight, memory problems, fatique, sleepiness, can't remember names, places, what I'm supposed to do next, extreme pain in lower spine, left hip and leg, balance off. That's what my symptoms WERE until I stopped Zocor and after three months they are mostly gone but wonder if ever will totally recover. This medicine is poison in my opinion. Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review:
bursitis
by Reviewer86518
on April 24, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: body aches and pains Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review:
Cholesterol
by Reviewer86519
on April 20, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Intense muscle pain in shoulders, leg and foot pain and lower back. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have been taking Zocor for about two months. I have fibromyalgia, so I at first thought the soreness was a bad flare up. The pain in muscles is more intense and after reading all the symptoms others are having I feel that the Zocor is contributing to the the muscle pain. I am going to stop this medicine and see if it lessens the pain any.
To Lower Cholesterol
by Reviewer86520
on April 16, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 65.0 Side effects: Extreme tiredness, constipation, horrible stomach pains Time taken and dosage: Review: Began taking 25 mg. After about a week woke up extremely tired, spent the day in bed. Then constipation set in and in 2 or 3 days woke up with extreme stomach pains. Had to roll out of bed in order to get up. Dr. said he didn't think it was the result of zocor. Waited about a week and began taking again. A week later spent two days in bed due to tireness, followed by constipationand onset of stomach pains (allthough not as severe as 1st time).Stomach pains are not like normal stomach pains, but are more like a muscle pull. They occur when I'm in motion, but not when sitting or lying down. Have never suffered from constipation in the past and never experienced this type of discomfort. Have not seen Dr. since the 2nd episode, but will be curious as to his explanation.
high triglycerides
by Reviewer86521
on April 14, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Felt something crawl up my back, day by day, til it reached my neck. Found myself stretching arms and shoulders constantly while reading. Leaning on arms, hands, elbows. All day long until it began to hurt like shoulders were dislocated. Stopped taking Zocor after 30 days, two years ago and shoulders still feel dislocated. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: Think that Zocor is toxic to muscles and hope the damage isn't permanent.
high LDL
by Reviewer86522
on April 11, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: dropped LDL but not to goal. had no significant effect increasing HDL Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: is anyone aware of a direct correlation being made between theoccurance of muscle weakness with Zocor (or other statin) andresultant rotator cuff tearing?
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86523
on April 10, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 68.0 Side effects: Pain in the right shoulder, numbness in my thumb and index finger, darken urine and light colored stool. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86524
on April 7, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: aching jionts, that get better as I move around. burning achey feet. senesitive teeth that ache. Sometimes slightly dizzy Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I'm a fitness professional and get lots of exercise. For the past year I have had less energy, but continue with regular routine. I have a non-specific sense of not feeling like myself
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86525
on April 5, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: achy knee and elbow joints, very bad at night and while driving. Memory is horrible, very foggy feeling, like a hangover.my eyes feel tired and a little foggy too. so tired sometimes, usually very active, feel dizzy alot. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: zocor has lowered my high cholesterol and triglycerides, but Im afraid of the side effects, no heart problems in family, my father has same problems he is 78, healthy otherwise he took himself off the zocor! I was on lipitor first it made me really dizzy dr. put me on zocor 20 mg, then up to 40 mg when I gained a few pounds and my numbers went up to 230. want to stop taking zocor, but somewhat afraid.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86526
on April 1, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Extreme leg pain, burning on shins. Lesion on leg.Weakness in muscles...went from hiking to barely being able to climb steps in 7 months. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: Worked great in bringing down numbers but at too high a cost. I will try for major weight loss as an alternative.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86527
on March 31, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: no significant side effects Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: 20mg daily dose reduced total cholesterol 30%, LDL reduced 35% with no side effects
For high cholesterol
by Reviewer86528
on March 31, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 79.0 Side effects: Feet are hurting & also my shoulder the right one & some times the left. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: I am on 80 mg & i'm begining to think that is to much sence my Cholesterol is back to normal. I told the P.A. at the vets & he didn't seam to be concerned. I also notice that my memory is slipping also. I have been on it for 5 years
high cholesteral
by Reviewer86529
on March 27, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Have been on Zocor for a few months now. Have noticed a decreased sex drive and have severe elbow pain in left arm. I am very anxious and nervous. My cholesteral has dropped form 266 down to 162 which is great news and my bad cholesteral improved however the lack of sex drive at 41 is bullshit.My wife found this article and is finally convinced that the lack of sex drive is not her fault. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I dont feel tired like a lot of other people have had a much bigger appetite and have put on a few pounds. Not sure if thats the zocor or not but its easy to blame something other than myself for putting on weight.
Review
by Reviewer86530
on March 16, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Only one side effect: GGT near the upper limit. This was not the case before. Time taken and dosage: 2.5 years Review:
Moderated High Colesterol
by Reviewer86531
on March 10, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: I've been taking Zocor for 18 months and my colesterol dropped from 250 to 147, that was good, but very awful side effects appeared some 6 months ago. I suffer pain in my calfs and my vision has become extremely blury. I'm stoping Zocor, some days I can barely workout my exercices and my vision is getting worse by the day. Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review:
hight cholestrol
by Reviewer86532
on March 8, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86533
on February 28, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Digestive upset, lower back pain, burning in the palms of my hands, foot pain Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: Had been on 10 mg Lipitor for a year with no problem. Then my insurance stopped covering it, so I got put on Zocor, and my dose was upped to 20 mg. as the lower dose was not being as effective. I was beginning to think something was horribly wrong with me! Four days off the drug and my symptoms are all subsiding. A real relief! Don't know what I'll do now about my high cholesterol, but it won't be statins! I'm very grateful for this website.
cholesterol, triglycerides
by Reviewer86534
on February 28, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: I began having what I've described as restless leg syndrome in October. I started taking my calcium and multivitamin supplements on a regular basis and that seemed to help. Now I have tingling in my foot and fingers on the left side. I feel a restlessness in my legs which is relieved with massage. Symptoms not bad while I'm active, noticable while sitting and in bed, wakes me up at night. Also, cannot recall names of people, places and things, sometimes have trouble expressing myself. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: This website has really opened my eyes about the possible damage zocor may be causing! I'm scared I will have these symptoms forever. I was beginning to think I had Parkinsons or some other very serious problem. I'm off of this drug and calling my m.d. in the a.m.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86535
on February 26, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: Even though my cholesterol is borderline to begin with, my doctor wanted me to take it because I am type 2 diabetic. With 10mg dose of Zocor, my numbers improved significantly after a six weeks or so:Total Cholesterol decreased from 192 to 148 (
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86536
on February 25, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Weakness, joint pain, shoulders & back of left knee, sexual libido decrease, and muscle pain, anxiety. Time taken and dosage: 90 days Review: I'm sure Zocor lowers cholesterol, but I'm finished with the side effects that MD's don't seem to want to acknowledge. After reading the comments here...I know I'm not nuts. I'll find another way to lower my cholesterol. Have tried Lipitor...same type of side effects.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86537
on February 24, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: I didn't realize the side effects I had been experiencing until after I stopped taking this drug. After I stopped and started taking 300MG of COQ10 every day instead, I didn't have waves of nausea every morning, I didn't feel wobbly going down stairs anymore, I have much more energy and I have lost a tic in my left eye. My blurry vision has improved quite a bit. I stopped taking Zocor about three weeks ago. To be honest, I don't know if it's not taking Zocor, or if it's the COQ10 that's made the improvement, but I'm definitely a lot better/ I feel great now. I was getting really concerned about possible heart damage from statin drugs. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I'd rather have high cholesterol than take a drug that causes heart damage due to COQ10 deficiencies. My last total cholesterol was 179. I believe that had a lot more to do with a diet change than the Zocor, since if the Zocor was working, the combination of the two should have made it a lot lower. I'm also questioning whether high cholesterol is really that bad after reading a lot of alternative type articles.
hyperlipidemia
by Reviewer86538
on February 23, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Short term memory loss, foggy-thinking, sleeping 10 hours at night, anxiety. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Stopped taking it and I feel fine, but I'm worried about my cholesterol.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86539
on February 22, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: So far no side effects whatsoever Time taken and dosage: 6 weeks Review: On 1/14/05 I started to take 20 mg of Zocor
Very high Cholesterol
by Reviewer86540
on February 22, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: No side effects Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: My cholesterol dropped from 302 to 209 in only ONE MONTH. I took 20mg of Zocor
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86541
on February 19, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Pain and muscle cramps in feet and toes, sharp pains in left elbow and arm, general muscle weakness. Extraordinarily tired. Heart fluttering. Weakness. Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review: I've only been on Zocor for 8 days, but have seen a significant change in how I feel. I was very healthy and full of energy before starting to take the Zocor. Was put on medication to reduce cholesterol levels. Have stopped on my own and will attempt an agressive change in diet and exercise to lower cholesterol and weight. Too many side effects, and other ways to lower choloesterol effectively without drugs.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86542
on February 16, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: loss of taste and smell Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86543
on February 15, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 77.0 Side effects: after dr.'s order to increase dose to 8o mg. from 40 mg.daily I developed severe muscle spasyms for several hours and had to go to ER and was admitted to hospital for 3 days.. after CT scan ,electrocardiogram, scan of caratoit arteries, multiple blood tests,chest xray, the Dr. concluded it was from the increase in Zocor .advised me to go back to 40 mg....I have been on 40 mg for several years with no problems but recently had a stent put in.... Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review:
Review
by Reviewer86544
on February 13, 2005
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86545
on February 13, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: I feel as though I'm 100 years old (I'm 51).Diffuse, un-pin-pointable muscle/joint pain.After sitting for a while, I walk (and feel) like an old man.Symptoms worsened when dose was doubled from 20mg to 40mg/day.Symptoms improved (somewhat) after I didn't take it for 1 day. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: My cholesterol has improved, but my doctor is very dismissive of my muscle ache concerns because there are no tell-tale liver enzymes in my blood. I'm willing to live with discomfort if it will save me from a heart attack, but I think my body is trying to tell me something, and I feel like a fool sometimes by listening to my doctor rather than to it. I will give it 3 more months, but if my symptoms get steadily worse, I'm flushing the remainder down the toilet and getting another doctor.
HIgh Cholesterol - Heart Attack
by Reviewer86546
on February 9, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: At first, my face felt Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I am disappointed these symptoms may be side effects. ZOCOR lowered my Cholesterol dramatically to 39 and 84 with a total way under 200.Of course, it may not be the ZOCOR. And, even if I quit, maybe the nerve damage is done and the symptoms will never go away. We'll see!If you've had abnormal facial sensations, please let me know. BTW, today is February 9, 2005.
HIgh Cholesterol - Heart Attack
by Reviewer86547
on February 9, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: At first, my face felt tight - a sensation that is very hard to explain. Subsequently I've had tingling in my arms and occasionally my legs. And partial numbness on my chin and hands. Hands seem to swell when they go numb.I've been to doctors. No one will admit ZOCOR can cause side effects. I've even had a CT, MRI and ultrasound. The neurolgoist found some evidence of microstrokes and thinks this may be the cause.Now I'm wondering if the symptoms are from the microstrokes or the ZOCOR. Or, could the ZOCOR be causing microstrokes itself. Scary thought. Class Action anyone? But how would I prove it'm stopping ZOCOR now. I'll let you know in a couple days if my symptoms disappear. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I am disappointed these symptoms may be side effects. ZOCOR lowered my Cholesterol dramatically to 39 and 84 with a total way under 200.Of course, it may not be the ZOCOR. And, even if I quit, maybe the nerve damage is done and the symptoms will never go away. We'll see!If you've had abnormal facial sensations, please let me know. BTW, today is February 9, 2005.
diabetes/precautionary
by Reviewer86548
on February 8, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 24.0 Side effects: depression, loss of libido Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86549
on February 6, 2005
Sex:
Age: 54.0 Side effects: I have pain in my neck, shoulders,back,hips,thighs,calf,heels and feet.And I have twitchAround my eyes and mouth. Im so affraid Im going to have liver cancer.Thanks alot.Also I get so cold at times. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
Low HDL and high LDL
by Reviewer86550
on February 6, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: During the 3 years that I took zocor I had had soft stools that caused incomplete bowel movements and anal leakage. As soon as I stopped taking it, my stools hardened and the anal leakage stopped. While I was takiong Zocor, my cholestrol was much lower but the quality of my life was poor. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review:
COLESTORAL
by Reviewer86551
on February 3, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review:
high cholestorol 310 now 89
by Reviewer86552
on February 2, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: very sore shoulder joint Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review:
cholesterol
by Reviewer86553
on February 2, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Severe muscle aches with Zocor and Lipitor.Not the typical ache but a sickening type of pain mainly in lower back. All night long. No, doctor, it is not arthritis. It came on the same week I went on the drug. When will the truth come out about the statins. They are insidious. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
To lower my cholesterol from 245
by Reviewer86554
on January 25, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 32.0 Side effects: I took 20mg Zocor for about 7 days, and it has been a terrifying experience for me, I am 32 years old male 5'-11” , 255 pounds and a day after I started taking Zocor 1/2/2005 my appetite started to decrease and I started to feel weak , I didn't think it was the Zocor so I continued to take my daily dosage. Four days later I was very tired and I had trouble concentrating, I then notice that any light work will get me tired very quickly and I could feel the palpitations in my chest. At night I will feel a tingling in my right and left hand, like when your sit on one of your leg for too long and falls asleep. On the 7th day 1/9/05 I was extremely weak and my heart started to race, so I took myself to the ER and checked myself in with chess pains. I advised my doctor I was taking Zocor they test me for an enzyme in the liver to see if the Zocor was causing a reaction, they also did an EKG , X-Rays, blood work, Urine work all came back NORMAL! I then contacted my doctor and told him I was taking myself off the Zocor and I was going to bring myself to my Ideal weight with diet and exercise. After I stopped taking the Zocor my energy levels have been coming back very slowly, but the tingling and numbness in hands is still here at night, and I am feeling tired but much better.I am having some digestive problems now but they are getting better also.Does anyone know how to reverse the tingling from the hands, does it go away? Today its 1/25/05 and I have lost 16 pounds and not because I wanted. Time taken and dosage: 7 days Review: I am very Dissatisfied - I would not recommend taking this medicine.
High cholesteral
by Reviewer86555
on January 23, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Severe muscle aches. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review:
cholesterol
by Reviewer86556
on January 12, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: I have been taking zocor for about a year and have lost sexual desire. no erections and my feet are numb. Doctors say its not the problem. I have also gained about 30 lbs and I am not making the money the docotr makes for perscriping zocor so I will stop and see if there is a difference. Time taken and dosage: Review:
High cholesterol, High LDL
by Reviewer86557
on January 10, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: extreme fatigue, blurred vision, loss of sex drive, sore muscles - mainly in the legs, zero stamina, headaches, and oh yeah, short-term memory loss. day one of taking Zocor: i got an all day headache -now i only get them about once a week. never got headaches before that. i play soccer and i have also noticed that my legs give out after about 5 minutes whereas before i could play for 90 min. without a problem. also, i never seem to recover from the fatigue of playing and it only seems to be getting worse. i am tired ALL the time now and my mind seems to be going to absolute mush. didn't feel this way before taking zocor. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: i would not recommend taking this medicine unless you have a long history of walking heart attacks in your family and you're just a heartbeat away from one yourself. otherwise, be ready for some life altering side effects.
high colesterol& diabetes typell
by Reviewer86558
on January 8, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: after 2 months on zocor 20mgms. a day, I experienced severe burning pain from the groin to the ankle of my right extremity. I could not assume a comfortable position to sleep. I felt awful. My doctor thought the pain was from something else. I stopped the zocor and within a day all of the discomfort went away. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86559
on January 2, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Muscle pain throughout my body including calves, biceps thighs. Got so bad I was getting crippled. I quit and within 36 hours all muscle pain stopped. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: I know two other people that had the same results I did with it. It did help get my cholesterol down but at what cost?
cholesterol of 224
by Reviewer86560
on January 2, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 70.0 Side effects: took Lipitor for 30 days. had upper shoulder pains. stopped Lipitor. 30 days later was ready to try again, but ins. co. mandated switch to Zocor (cheaper). took Zocor for 3 days and have SEVERE LOWER BACK PAINS. have stopped on my own 2 days ago and pains are diminishing. is it possible that Zocor caused these pains in only 3 days? Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review:
To control high cholesterol
by Reviewer86561
on December 31, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: I have been taken Zocor for 9 years. At the same time I had back surgeries and cervical spine surgery. The increasing pain in my joints and muscles was always explained to be the reason for my pain. Over the years I repeatedly asked the doctors if these increases in muscle pain and weakness, total exercise intolerance, excruciating leg pain, insomnia due to pain, painful and total constant fatigue and much more, could be the result of ZOCOR. They always denied it and emphasized the importance of keeping my cholesterol controlled. Last month, after 9 years on 40mg of Zocor, it was increased to 80mg. Instantly my symptoms increased even more. So much, that one day, when I literally could not get up from my chair because my legs would not carry me, my friend called an ambulance to take me to the Emergency Room and there I was given fluids and sent home with no particular diagnosis. After that my doctor changed me to Lescol, which caused the same side effects and now I have stopped any Statins and I am looking for alternative ways of treating my cholesterol problem. I have spent years in total agony and constant decrease in energy, depression and sense of total worthlessness. I will never use another Statin. Since I have gone off this terrible drug, my overall pain level is decreasing almost daily, the skin nodules are disappearing and I have more energy. My spirits are higher as well. Time taken and dosage: 9 years Review: I feel that every patient who reports side effects should be given muscle test and, of course, liver profiles on a regular basis and the doctors should be made to consider the side effects more carefully for each individual patient, based on their history and previous activity level.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86562
on December 30, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Muscle pain, severe joint pain and loss of cartilage leading to a total hip replacement. Feet hurt and burn. Swelling of hands and feet, leading to joint degeneration. Facing foot and hand surgery because of it. Rash. Sinus problems. Affected my eyes and mental focusing. Loss of sex drive. I took it for 8 years and never had any of these symptoms until after I starting taking Zocor. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: Because of the severe muscle and joint pain (which was diagnosed as Osteoarthritis) I was put on Vioxx, which helped the pain but also added to my Sinus problems and raised my blood pressure which in turn, caused me to be put on Cozaar for high blood pressure. All three of these meds have possible Sinunitis side effects which led to my being place on Flonaze and Claritin D. My sinuses got so bad, I could barely breath and was using nasal sprays every two hours just to breath. I was facing Sinus surgery and develeped a big hole in my septum because of the Flonaze and all the sinus sprays. Since getting off the Zocor (which started the whole mess), then Vioxx and slowly the Cozaar, my sinuses completely cleared up except for the permanent damage from the hole in my septum. My muscle pain and joint pain are getting better but are most probably permanent. I'm now off ALL the sinus medicines, Zocor, Vioxx, Cozaar and trying to use only whole foods and natural medicines as much as possible. Statin drugs are horrible and I'm afraid to put any of these drugs into my body ever again. I don't care how high my cholesterol gets, I will never take a statin again. I'm using metamucil each day along with putting all oils except olive oil and coconut oil out of my diet along with high frutose corn syrup (which is in most processed salad dressings and foods) which is probably the main reason for the increase in high cholesterol to begin with. Good luck to all of you and thanks for this web site as it helped to open my eyes to the truth... Many blessings....
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86563
on December 29, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Joint pain in my elbows, wrists, and fingers Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: I stopped taking the medication and my joint pain stopped.
cholesterol
by Reviewer86564
on December 27, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Muscle weakness joint pain swelling of ankles and knees Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I'm reading all of these ratings and no one has mentioned the condition called rhabdomyolysis. Which is what it looks like a lot of you may be suffering from. This is a dangerous condition and it can kill you. If your doctor is like my previous doctor was then that is the last thing he or she will tell you is wrong. That is if they tell you at all. After all they prescribed the drug.Get yourselves check for this condition by a second doctor before its to late. It is not as rare as they say judging from many of your comments.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86565
on December 26, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 70.0 Side effects: I took 5 mg. Zocor for about six years with no side effects. Went on 10 mg. a year ago. Six months later, I started having extreme pain in my feet- tops, bottom, sides, and calves. I asked the doctor. He said it wasn't due to Zocor. I continued medication until I could barely walk. I am used to walking two to three miles per day. About two months ago I discontinued Zocor on my own. Three days later, I had no pain in my feet or calves. The doctor then put me on Lipitor - after ten days I experienced the same pain in my feet and calves as I did on Zocor. I went off Lipitor and three days later, my feet and calves felt better. I am now searching for a natural way to keep my cholesterol low. I will not go on statin drugs again as I had to be on pain killers continously and I know that is not a good thing. My feet still hurt a little at times but never aching like a toothache like they did while I was on Zocor and Lipitor. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: I had no quality of life once my feet started aching and keeping me up at night. I yearn to be able to take long walks as I used to do before going on Zocor.
Review
by Reviewer86566
on December 14, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: none after 4 months....cholesterol dropped dramatically no change in how I feel (good) Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86567
on December 14, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: I was taking Zocor for over 5 years. I started at 20 mg. and increased to 80 mg, for past year. I stopped two months ago when I started getting pains in my arms, hands shoulders - including tingling and loss of sensation in fingers. I also developed swollen muscles in my left eye, causing partial paralysis and slight bulging. This results in double vision, so I close my left eye to compensate. Symptoms have continued for two months. Overactive Thyyroid, Graves disease suspected, but thyroid tests are still in normal range. Has anyone had any similar experience with Zocor? Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review:
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86568
on December 9, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Extreme muscle pain in legs, and knee, after taking Zocor for 4 months. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review:
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86569
on November 29, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Pain in both shoulders, can't sleep on my side anymore. General weakness in arms, weight lifting doesn't help. Finger joints painful. Tired all the time especially in the mornings. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: My father lost 20# of muscle mass over the three years he took Zocor.
LDL & triglycerides family history
by Reviewer86570
on November 23, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Stiffness,numbness in arms & hands, extreme pain in shoulders (like nails being driven in them) especially at night while TRYING to sleep.Upper arms actully sagged slightly out of the joint. Severe memory loss, depression.Fatigue, blood pressure falling low (due to heart muscle weakness). More back problems than I used to have.Even my eyesight seems to have been affected. These side effects came on slowly over about a year's time. I was taking only 20mg every other day.(1/2 the dose I was supposed to take).Became so tired, driving became a problem. ALL THE WHILE MY BLOOD WORK WAS PERFECT!!!! Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I stopped taking zocor to see if it was the cause of my symptoms.Had asked my Dr. if it could be the cause of my joint pain. He didn't think so because of my excellent blood work, & because I didn't have the caracteristic leg pain. Guess what! I now feel better, but wonder what it has done to me. BEWARE !! Don't trust the blood work or listed side effects. I belive this drug has many side effects that aren't listed. I belive if I had kept taking it, it would have affected my mind to the point that I wouldn't have known that it was the drug causing my problems. I wonder how many people diagnosed with Alzhimer's are actully taking Zocor (or another statin drug)!!
High Choleterol
by Reviewer86571
on November 20, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Leg cramps (calves), headaches, blurred vision, poor recall and concentration, facial muscles sag (one eyelid), lower back pain. Active runner for 35 years...now a struggle. MS student at Johns Hopkins...poor recall/ability to communicate thoughts. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: While Zocor helped reduced my cholesterol, after reading the common side effects of others, I plan to talk with my Doctor and discontinue Zocor.
high chloresterol
by Reviewer86572
on November 20, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: low sex drive after taking the zocor Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: is this possible?
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86573
on November 20, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 84.0 Side effects: vertigo, dizziness, unstable on feet, nausea Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: having taking Zocor for about 2 years, I began feeling dizziness, nausea, vertigo and unstable on my feet. This went on for several months. Zocor was the only medicine I took at night so since my problems were much worse in the morning than later in the day I stopped taking the zocor. My problems stopped that very next morning. The doctor says that it's probalby not the Zocor, but I know how much better I feel. This medication mad me sick.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86574
on November 17, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: After taking Zocor for only 14 days, I experienced severe back pain starting at my upper neck the and extending to both shoulders and into my lower back. I have been off the medication for 5 days and the pain is about 80% gone. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review:
High colestrol
by Reviewer86575
on November 16, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 72.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review:
Cholesterol and Triglycerides
by Reviewer86576
on November 14, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: No sex drive, Insomnia, daily headaches Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86577
on November 10, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Effective in reducing cholesterol
doctor perscrobed it
by Reviewer86578
on November 6, 2004
Sex:
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 18 months Review:
because I was misinformed
by Reviewer86579
on November 3, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Intolerable pain in upper arms; stiffness and aching all over; muscle degeneration; weakness and fatigue. It felt like every cell in my body was screaming in pain. It took six months before the pain became bearable and another three months until pain-free. Time taken and dosage: 3.5 months Review: Take a high dose of Coenzyme Q10, litres of water and use the absolute minimum of energy. Feel free to email me for further help or visit www.janeislay.co.uk
high cholestral
by Reviewer86580
on November 1, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: muscle cramps, diarrhea, and my eyes are sore and get inflamed Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
High Colesterol
by Reviewer86581
on October 23, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: In the beginning neck ache and muscle ache but went away in about 2 weeks now once in a while muscle cramps. Soon after that exaustion and trouble waking up in the morning followed by cloudniness and trouble thinking clearly. Recently after 6 months of taking it a decrease in sexual desire, trouble maintaining an erection. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Interesting to see others with these symptoms. Closterol came down to 160 which is good and liver numbers were good after blood test. Been on it for about 8 months and it does seem that symptoms go away after a while. Maybe will ask doc to put me on Zietia which works a bit differently.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86582
on October 21, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: I have had off and on leg pains, particulary in my thighs. Don't know if that can be attributed to Zocor or not. Dry, red, splotchy skin on and around my nose and cheeks. This comes and goes, but has been constant throughout my regimen of this drug. Like so many others here, I also have memory problems. My ability to remember the right 'word' when constructing a simple sentence is infuriating. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Even though Zocor has brought my Cholesterol levels down to a respectable 136 from 250+, I believe that with the proper diet and exercise I have added to my life, I can go off the medicine. Believe me, I am sure that this statin drug has caused most of the problems that I have been experiencing. I actually quit it on my own once last year, but was told to go back on. Good luck to everyone who is trying to find a better way. I agree with one person who said that he'd rather enjoy the life he has now, instead of extending it just to be spending it in overwhelming pain.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86583
on October 12, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 62.0 Side effects: Severe back pain and muscle spasms. Have herniated discs so I thought that was the cause until I started getting extreme exhaustion, constant headaches, dizziness, weakness, and unable to walk on a treadmill for any time. Prior to Zocor I exercised regularly to maintain type 2 diabetes. Intend to stop taking the drug today. Have been on it 10 months, 7 mos on 20mg and 3 months on 40mg. All symptoms are getting worse. dee Time taken and dosage: 10 months Review:
high chlorestal
by Reviewer86584
on October 11, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: muscle pain in my legs Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86585
on October 11, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: My wife is taking Zocor. She is complaining about muscle pain and fatigue. Since is taking this medicine she fell a couple of times. She states her legs and hands are weak. Next info are related to my wife. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: Just a few minutes ago I saw in TV a male 56 yrs taking ZOCOR (20mg each day) and now he is unable to walk! He looks very bad, his hands and legs are shaking and is not able to stand up while seated. He showed a picture of himself in the beach just before taking ZOCOR and now he looks like a 90 yrs old man.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86586
on October 11, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: At the beginning, I had an occasional shooting pain down my left leg. I am now experiencing rotator cuff problems in both shoulders, which is unacceptable due to the physical demands of my job. I feel weaker and require more effort to do tasks I had done easily before taking Zocor. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: Good for lowering cholesteral but deterioration of muscles is unacceptable in the extreme.
Cholestrol
by Reviewer86587
on October 11, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: severe pain in fingers, hands, elbows, feet, ankles. I can hardly walk I get such pain all over. Drs can't see anything in xrays. This is a dangerous drug and not suited for everyone. I was on it 3 weeks and suffering everyday. I used to be active and now I can hardly walk. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86588
on October 10, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: I thought I was crazy until I came to this site. I have been on Zocor for 3 months and I have started having problems with a tingling/burning sensation in my left leg at night. My wife thinks I'm crazy too but I believe other people have been experiencing the same type effects as me. I've also noticed I've been more gassy without a real change of diet. I've put on weight since going on as well. Lethargic. low energy levels. Had a problem with my lower back that was diagnosed as a herniated disc from bending over to pick something up. I just collapsed. I have been healthy as can be other than my cholesterol level until I started on this drug. I will not take this drug anymore. Time taken and dosage: 90 days Review:
hyperlipidemia
by Reviewer86589
on October 8, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: After taking 20 mg of zocor following my evening meal, I have experienced extreme abdominal cramping and diarhea all night long. Sometimes I am awakened with diarhea and other times I can't even sleep for running. I thought this would stop after a week or two, but this is week three and I didn't sleep at all last night. I will call my doctor on Monday. Lipitor put me to sleep all day and prevacal caused muscle pains. Maybe he can find the right statin for me. Right now a heart attack sounds OK--I've had no sleep. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review:
To lower LDL.
by Reviewer86590
on October 5, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 71.0 Side effects: Started having leg cramps and muscle tremors and weakness of arms. Time taken and dosage: 7 weeks Review: I play competitive tennis three to 7 days a week and had rarely ever suffered cramps or muscle disorders. After taking zocor about 7 weeks I noticed the above side effects. I stopped taking zocor and after about 8 weeks the side effects gradually diminished. Zocor did the job of lowering my LDL, but I had rather take a chance of an active life for a shorter period than a longer life with physical disailities.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86591
on October 4, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Took 5mg at bedtime for four weeks. It knocked my cholesterol down 50 points, but I started experiencing a debilitating pain in my joints in the morning. The pain was so severe that it terrified me. The tragedy was that when I saw my physician on a follow-up he told me it was arthritis… this really bummed me out. I'm 41, extremely athletic and an avid outdoorsman. I did some research, found out that others on Zocor had experienced like symptoms and I stopped taking it. Within two weeks all of the pain was gone. In my case the cure was worse than the disease. I just started taking 10mg of Lipitor and I'm somewhat concerned about the side effects. I'll report back in 90 days. Be well - JV Time taken and dosage: Review:
high
by Reviewer86592
on September 22, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Terrible stomach pains, gas, bloating, hearburn and indigestion. Could not take deep breaths. Always made worse by eating anything. Also had chest pain, bad heart palpitations, and headaches that lasted for days on end. Symptoms started on day 8 of taking 20 mg. On day 11, I was in the ER and kept in cardiac observation thinking I was having a heart attack. All cardio tests came back normal...no heart problems, but stomach and chest pain continued. Lost 8 lbs in 11 days, because I could not eat anything without bad pain. Couldn't sleep. Felt terrible. Finally noticed a trend: when I took Zocor all symptoms worsened. They all started after I had been on Zocor for a week. Stopped taking it and all symptoms have improved and or stopped. Terrible drug. Side effects are worse than having high cholesterol. Time taken and dosage: 16 days Review: Patients MUST be monitored regularly and often while on this drug. Be on the alert for and KNOW what side effects are possible. You should have frequent blood tests to make sure no liver problems are developing. If your doctor can't keep a close watch on you while taking Zocor, then don't take it.
high total cholesterol, low HDL
by Reviewer86593
on September 21, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: After taking Zocor for a few days I have noticed a profound sense of fatigue; I feel unusually tired and need to sleep more. I am only 29 and there are no other changes I can attribute this to. I'm sticking with it since I've only been taking it for a month, but I am concerned. I feel as if I'm walking around in a haze and my shoulder/neck muscles feel tired and weak. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86594
on September 20, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: I have been taking Zocor 40 mg. for 1 year with no side effects until 4 weeks ago. My left foot kills me after I run as does my right hip flexer. The next day I can barely walk and I awaken at night out of a sound sleep in pain. I have been a runner for 18 years with never a problem. Sex drive is gone too! I plan on stopping Zocor tomorrow after reading these posts to see If there are any changes. Maybe I am just getting old...don't think so. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
high chloresterol
by Reviewer86595
on September 17, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: no side effects while on zocor, BUT when stop taking had diaria,skin rash Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review:
cholosterol 185
by Reviewer86596
on September 16, 2004
Sex:
Age: 67.0 Side effects: All stomach problems, bloating, expreme stomach pain, gas and heartburn. Started Dec 03, stopped Jul 04 Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review: As far as I'm concerned, the stuff is literally poison and should be avoided. It helped lower my cholosterol to 142, but the side effects were terrible.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86597
on September 16, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Tingling over entire body, intense arthritis, flu like symptoms on and off. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: Pay attention to warning to contact dr if you experience muscle aches... DO NOT continue to take is aches continue.
high cholestrol
by Reviewer86598
on September 7, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: I have been taking zocor 80mgs for 4 years. I have been complaining to my doctors that I feel like someone took a baseball bat and beat me all over my body. I have had blood in my urine and am tired all the time.It has felt as if I have had a really bad flu. The doctors said it was not the zocor. They told me that I had fibromyalgia. I took myself off of zocor four weeks ago and I am already seeing a difference. I have spent thousand of dollars, and having doctors treat me as if its all in my head. I finally found a doctor who believes that it is in fact the zocor. He told me that the doctor who put me on this medication, put me on a very high almost toxic level for my size. I am now being tested to see if there is any long term muscle damage. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: If there is a chance on this earth that I can sue these doctors to at least get back all the money that I have spent,not to mention my pain and suffering, God help me I will. They should take this stuff of the market. I am so angry.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86599
on September 6, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: elevated ck Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: brought my ldl down from 140 to 75
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86600
on September 2, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: have been on 10mg. Zocor since 1995 with wonderful results. At this time I am noticing many pains especially in the legs from the knees down, at night when i go to bed. Extreme pain. Alsofinger and joint stiffnes. Wondering if this is the Zocor after all these years? Time taken and dosage: 9 years Review:
cholesterol/triglyceride
by Reviewer86601
on September 2, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: extremely tired at end of work day with no unusually different work day. I notice this even with verylow dosage (5mg) in addition to Zetia (which has not resulted in side effects) and have independently stopped/started twice same result. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: not worth the fatigue, espec when I can't do my workout at Curves
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86602
on September 2, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: sore elbow muscles, major memory loss, easily pulled muscles when doing routine activity Time taken and dosage: 180 days Review: I've been on Lipitor with similar effects. Had blood tested for muscle enzyme level--it was elevated. Stopped zocor for one year and felt great. Decided to restart after a 270 count was detected. Tried taking 40 mg every other day. It worked for awhile but began noticing a significant decrease in strength. I lift weights about three time a week and run two time per week. Also walk nearly a mile and a half every day. My bench press went from 275 lbs to 225. May arms are shaky and I keep having back aches and muscle pulls. Its time to stop zocor again before it really damages me. I think there is enough information on this page to convince most folks that this drug is not safe. I think I'll stick with large doses of vitamin C and E.
High cholesterol, High LDL
by Reviewer86603
on September 1, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: I had an extreme reaction to Pravacol. Hives, swelling of throat. Changed to Zocor about 5 years ago. Developed Myalgia Paresthetica (one leg goes numb after standing) but attributed that to aging and weight. Had MRI and showed nothing. Vision would change from day to day. Sometime for the better. Developed a flu like symptom with fever and body aches. Fever subsided, then next week legs swollen and red. My hands were swollen and could hardly close them. Stopped Zocor and all symptoms have disapeared. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86604
on August 26, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 58.0 Side effects: I had been taking 40mg of Zocor for a number of years.Didn't notice any side effects to begin with. In 2003 while at work I had this wierd sensation of my legs feeling very heavy from the knees down to my feet, they also felt hot. My hands felt as if they were swollen and stiff. I went to the Dr he checked me for heart attack, did tests carried out on my legs. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: The symptoms of buring feet and legs continued,went back to Dr he said I had a condition called Peripheral Neuropathy.I have been off Zocor now since Nov03 I am still experiencing the sensation of burning and sore feet. Would not take Zocor again, looking to take natural medication made from sugar cane.
for cholesterol
by Reviewer86605
on August 21, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 50.0 Side effects: muscle pains, fatigue Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: # 1 in Dr. Whitaker's list of 10 most prescribed dangerous drugs
cholestrol
by Reviewer86606
on August 15, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 74.0 Side effects: I have had a dry mouth condition such as thick saliva, sticky and thirsty mouth. I have had to moisten my lips and mouth constantly and had difficulty swalloing the thickened soliva...having to clear my throat repeatedly. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
High Colesteral
by Reviewer86607
on August 7, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Extreme shooting pain in hips, legs, feet, arm, and chest. Tiredness. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Have been taking for approximately 2 years. Eight months ago I started experiencing pains and they are increasing. They have now increased to the point of not being able to move without some kind of pain. Am only 53 years old and exercised by walking 4-5 miles 5 times a week and do strengthening exercises. I can do none of this now. Went to Dr. last Thurs. and was taken off of Zocor. It has been four day and I already notice a little difference in the pain levels. Will not take again.
high cholestrol
by Reviewer86608
on August 4, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: tingling in hands and feet ...extreme fatigue ...always tired always wannna sleep ...aching bones ..after working out healing process longer ..burning skin on hands .dizziness especailly after a shower ...trouble concentrating Time taken and dosage: 2 times Review: not sure what to do it has lowered my cholestrol a bunch ..but is all these side effects worth it ..
to lower my cholesterol
by Reviewer86609
on August 4, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: severe muscle damage lasting for six months after stopping the drug Time taken and dosage: 90 days Review: advise anyone with side effects to take 1mg CoEnzyme Q10 for every pound of bodyweight and to be aware of exercise intolerance
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86610
on July 31, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: Muscle pain especially in shoulder. This is not typical muscle soreness but extreme ache. You would have to take the drug to know how bad it is. Never suffered any pain of any kind before. Doctors recommend because statistics show they extend life, but at what cost. I have used two statins and have had bad results with both. Will not try again.Glad I had the sense to connect the drug with the pain. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: It took about 6 months for the pain to get intense. Have been off one month and still have some pain.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86611
on July 28, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Feet pain! My feet hurt, the bones, the skin, the inside and outside, all over, I can't pinpoint where, the discomfort is everywhere. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: I thought it was the summer heat as I started this drug in May. My feet hurt so bad right away, but I bought new shoes and have been treating my feet extra careful. Made an appt to see my doctor in two days, researched the web and here I find this site which describes my problem to a tee. yeah. I am on 40 mg, and I want off, I need to heal and figure out something else. My feet hurt so bad, I can't describe how miserable I am. My adult children have also started teasing me about my memory loss, but it is no joke, I cannot find the right word.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86612
on July 20, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: After taking Zocor for 1 1/2 yrs I've decided to stop. I've experienced numbness and stiffness in my feet, and the bottoms of my feet sometimes burn as if I had been walking on hot sand. Walking in the morning is especially difficult but improves throughout the day. I mentioned it to my doctor just a few days ago but he didn't seem too alarmed! I think I'll find another doctor and try other remedies for cholesterol. Statin side effects seem too dangerous. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
Extremely high cholesterol & LDL
by Reviewer86613
on July 17, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Bruising black and blue sites - tremors - trouble breathing, insomnia - thought disorders - felt like I was going crazy - started taking Xanax to counter and Celexa for anxiety on my own discovered (DR. and pharmacists did not know) hypersensitive allergic reaction - stopped immediately took two weeks to return to normal self Time taken and dosage: 2.5 months Review:
high triglycerides
by Reviewer86614
on July 15, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: Have had extreme digestive problems with any of this type of medication. Time taken and dosage: Review:
high colestrol
by Reviewer86615
on July 11, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: i recently went off of zocor after taking it for about one year. THE REASON I STOPED TAKING IT IS BECAUSE WHEN I WOULD GET UP IN THE MORNING THE BOTTOM OF MY FEET HURT SO BAD I COULD HARDLY WALK. AS THE DAY WENT ON IT GOT BETTER BUT STILL UNCOMFORTABLE. ALSO SORE MUSSLES AND HEAD HURTING ALOT. CRAMPS IN LEGS SO BAD I WOULD WAKE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. MY COLESTROL IS 260 LAST READING AND I HAVE A HEART MURMER. I AM AFRAID IF I DONT TAKE IT I WILL HAVE A HEART ATTACK LIKE MY SISTER AND MY BROTHER. I DONT KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO . MY DR. KEEPS SAYING OH ITS NOT THE ZOVOR. I THINK SHES WRONG. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: THE BOTTOM OF MY FEET FEEL LIKE I AM WALKING ON HOT SAND. ITS TERRIBLE.
For high cholesterol
by Reviewer86616
on July 4, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: For several weeks I have pain in my arm and shoulder. I also have constant aching and burning down my leg. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Wonder if Zocor has the same side effects as Lipitor. I take 20mgs.
Heart Attack
by Reviewer86617
on July 4, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 75.0 Side effects: Neck Sore / Shoulder muscles sore / Lower Back Pain / No sexdrive / Raising Left arm painful / muscles ache after very littlework / right knee burning at times / left hand convulsing andmuscles twist painfully. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: None
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86618
on June 28, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Muscle Pain, achy, numbness and tingling. Slowing of thought process and general bad overall feeling. I was always very active, strong and general good health before. The real problems started with the sore muscles and weakness and ended up with a ruptured lower back disk! I am wondering if the Zocor ruined my muscles to the point that I injured the disk? Now the pain is spreading up the spine and the pain between the shoulders is awful in the morning on waking. Leg cramps are getting worse and now my hands are hurting at all the finger joints. It seems like I am loosing muscle mass and strength. The cholesterol numbers went from 260 to 163, that was great, but if these side effects are from the Zocor then something has to be done. I feel like crap! The doctor had me stop it for a week and I did not see much relief in the joint and muscle pain, although my thinking was clearer and I felt a little more energy. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I have a relative on the Zocor that had the same basic symptoms and it took about 6 months for the symptoms to go away after stopping the Zocor. So, when the doctor has you stop for a week, it may not mean a thing!
Cholesterol/Triglycerides
by Reviewer86619
on June 10, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Extreme abdominal pain especially associated with any intake of fatty type foods. Went two months off work/ $10000 medicals. Drs. kept telling me not the Zocor. Finally stopped taking it on my own and guess what. BACK TO NORMAL! But I did lose 35 lbs in two months but what a way to lose it!!! Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: If you are having cramps, constipation, etc. Just stop taking it and see if you improve. If so, have your Dr try another Statin.
Cholesterol apx 205
by Reviewer86620
on June 4, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Muscle aches, top of both arms, sholders. Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: Was taking Liptor with no trouble. Insurance Co. made me switch to Zocor. Muscle pains started within days of 1st dose. Stopped on Dr's orders. Pain not gone but was slowly fading 6 months later. Took one pill then as experiment. Pain got signifigantly worse within hours.
lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86621
on June 3, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 66.0 Side effects: 1. very intense leg pain cramps - totally debilitating. 2. inability to concentrate. 3. Total loss of sex drive. 4. achy muscles, stiffness soreness. Time taken and dosage: 14 years Review: I have been on Zocor 14 years, yes that is YEARS. I consider myself very fortunate to have got 12 years with very few minor side effects - but now it has caught up with me big time. I have been complaining to my doctor for the last 4 years of leg muscle pain he is absolutely convinced that because I have no liver damage it cannot possibly be the Zocor. I have been refered to vascular specialists who report good circulation. Nerve specialist who reports no nerve problems. I would be real interested to know if anyone who is reporting loss of sex drive has had a test of their blood testosterone level - mine is very low. Could the Zocor eventually stop the body from producing testosterone which in turn brings on the symtoms of tirednes, aching muscles etc.? I am taking 40 mg per day and I am still alive - barely. Eventually one says to hell with the cholesterol I have to have some quality of life. Quantity means nothing without quality - trust me.
High cholesterol, High LDL
by Reviewer86622
on May 24, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 55.0 Side effects: No side effects so far. Time taken and dosage: 23 months Review: Cholesterol from 304 to 210. LDL from 211 to 100. HDL from 60 to 98. Triglycerides from 131 to 58.
high cholestrol
by Reviewer86623
on May 22, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Initally took 20mg. had mild aches and pains in legs and arms. This pain was in both joints and muscles.I also found concentrating more difficult, sex drive seemed to diminish and always seemed tired and sleepy, even after a night of sleep which wasn't very restful. Doctor seemed to think joint pain was an arthritic condition.Dosage was doubled recently to 40mg. due to high triglicerides all problems seemed to increase two fold shortly after increasing dosage.I've also noticed worse mood swings since dosage increased. This may be because I feel so achy and tired all the time and don't seem to be able to find some way to alliviate the pain and soreness.Will contact doctor this week about this. Need some relief to sleep. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: The drug did lower my cholestrol both ldl and hdl are low ,triglicerides are still high. Have altered my diet this might help,I hope.
240 cholesterol level
by Reviewer86624
on May 15, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Six months of Zocor 10 mgs no known side effects, then HIVES and ITCHING slowly started on thighs, then spread all over my body. Next, ABDOMINAL PAIN, so severe took two trips to EMERGENCY ROOM. COULD NOT EAT solid foods without PAIN. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Within 30 days cholesterol from 240 to 140. After onset of severe pain, had weight loss from 195 to 175. Numerous tests revealed nothing. Dermatologist Dr. was first to identify Zocor as possible cause. Four days without Zocor, almost normal again.
diabetic, preventative
by Reviewer86625
on April 30, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: debilitating unrelenting muscle pain, headaches, flu like symptoms. Felt like I had exercised for hours when all I could do is lay in bed, in pain. Constant pain. Still finding out how it affected me by symptoms getting better. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: My cholesterol was good but my doctor thought he was helping me avoid future problems. I've been on this drug for so long and not knowing it was the cause of so many problems. I've become disabled and since stopping the drug, I'm starting to feel better.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86626
on April 14, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: The first time I took ZOCOR, I experienced teeth throbbing constantly. Started taking LESCOL -no better. Switched to Pravachol-Crazy dreams. Switched back to Zocor in July last year-had a cold at the time and thought I had a sinus infection as I was experiencing a tingling sensation on the left side of my face. Ended up at ENT Doctor- suggested TMJ. Referred to neurologist- had MRI and Brain Scan -negative results. Discontinued Zocor 3 days ago and tingling - wild dreams disappearing. Hopefully this will help someone else- I went thru 10 months thinking I had brain cancer! Other side effects- moody-no energy-reversing numbers letters, zero sex drive. I will live with High cholesterol or deal with it another way! Time taken and dosage: 300 days Review:
for high cholesterol
by Reviewer86627
on April 3, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 38.0 Side effects: episodes of unsteadiness on feet soon after taking tablets (40mg potency)eye vision noticably blurred at times without any other alternative explaination than zocor tablets Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: My two side effects are fairly minimal and not too worrying.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86628
on March 20, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Sores on tongue and inside of mouth, neck pain, elbow pain, extreme tiredness, pain on instep of foot, increased yeast infections. Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: I didn't have any idea what was wrong--just knew something was terribly wrong. In searching internet for answers I spotted my symptoms on a message board. My husband has similar symptoms only worse with severe lower back pain with zocor. Our doctor doesn't seem to have a clue. I'll never take another statin.
High Cholestrol
by Reviewer86629
on March 19, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: I have only taken it for two weeks. I have never felt so miserable. I feel like I have a constant flu. I ache all over. It hurts to type! I can't take this medication and work.After doing yard work on Monday I felt so bad I could not even get off the couch. I am so glad I came to this website. Now I know it isn't in my head. I just turned 50 and I refuse to live the rest of my life feeling this bad. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86630
on February 10, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Fatigued, sinus problems, skin rash, chills, loss of sex drive, headaches,leg cramps. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: Doctor prescribed Zocor after check up. Would rather look at changing my diet and taking Omega3 fatty acid versus taking Zocor any longer. It is not the wonder drug they make it seem.
To lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86631
on January 28, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Neck ache, headache, broke out in rash Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I went to a dermatologist and she one took one look and said it was a reaction to Zocor. I stopped taking it and all of the problems went away. No telling what it is doing to your body that you can't see. Also take note that none of my doctors were interested in reporting this “negative” information. That is why all of the people on this site are having to take matters into their own hands.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86632
on December 14, 2003
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: loss of focus, concentration, terrible memory. Shoulder, neck, back, abdominal, arm weakness, leg weakness, pain on tops and bottom of feet. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I having been having these symptoms for quite some time. They were slowly getting worse. This morning I opened up to my husband about the lack of focus, concentration and how bad my memory was. I was embarrassed to say anything before and as I am telling him I just started crying. This totally affected my self esteem. I take alot of vitamins and we decided to check the side effects of everything I take daily to see if any of this could have been what could be causing the lack of focus, concentration & memory. I was shocked to find that not only did this effect my memory, but all the other aches & pains, weaknesses which I dismissed as part of getting old. I am so glad we were able to find this website. I would rather control my cholesterol with diet, than to feel the way I have been.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86633
on October 27, 2003
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: I have no noticeable side effects at all. I have been taking 20 mgs. per day for 3 years. It has been very successful in lowering my cholesterol Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review:
High total cholesterol and high LDL
by Reviewer86634
on June 16, 2003
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: No significant side effects. GGT 56 UIL, slightly higher than normal. Time taken and dosage: 11 months Review: 30% decrease in total cholesterol and normal values of LDL, now.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86635
on May 17, 2003
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: vision problems, skin outbreaks, muscle weakness, language problems, memory loss Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: zocor IMO is too strong a drug and affects too many other things besides cholesterol. It changes too many other things that have nothing to do with cholesterol. In other words, it has too many negative side effects. And the worst part is that doctors seems to be totally unaware of these side effects. My eye doctors sent me to a very famous eye clinic, and even they didn't connect my new vision problems with the Zocor. Yet as soon as I stopped taking Zocor, my vision problems went away. Same with the skin rash (pimples). Dermatologist didn't have a clue and diagnosed it as resulting from dry skin. Clueless. As soon as I stopped the Zocor, all the skin problems went away. In fact, a whole host of other problems disappeared when I stopped the Zocor! If you are on Zocor, be very aware FROM THE OUTSET that other health problems that may appear are very likely connected to the Zocor.
doctor prescribed
by Reviewer86636
on April 6, 2003
Sex: F
Age: 71.0 Side effects: real bad joint pain, stiffness, muscle pain, in all musclel and joints,stiffness of hands, arms,back,legs ,hardly able to walk on getting up in morning,headaches muscle tremors,bursitis,a feeling of malaise,tiredness, ad just feeling awful all the time. Time taken and dosage: 14 days Review: I have stopped takeing zocor,after about fourteen years, and about half the symptoms are still bothering me terrible .I;m now in my seventies and am tired of the pain that zocor caused. I;m one hundred percent sure that zocor caused my problems.
Review
by Reviewer86637
on February 2, 2003
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86638
on February 2, 2003
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: muscle pain joints pain ,numbness and tingling Time taken and dosage: 9 years Review:
Review
by Reviewer86639
on November 26, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review:
high cholesteral
by Reviewer86640
on November 24, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: i have onley been off zocor for 5 days and still feeling rotten.on lifpitor first then zocor because ins company would pay more on it. since then had back pain all the time, weakness all over body, tingling and numbness in hands. drs thought back pain was female and wanted to do a hysterectomy, do exploratory instead and found nothing. dr still doesn;t want to beleive that my problems are becasue of zocor, after being on the internet the last week i am thorougly convinced my problems are all because of zocor. have had every other test done, they can find nothing but some arthritis which isn't bad to be causing this pain. problem is can't fine anything to ease the pain at all Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: would not recommend this drug to anyone, am praying i don't have any permanent damage, but the way i feel right now i just don.t know. have missed a lot a work over this and all lot of frustration of not being sure of what it is. am sick of this flu like feeling , all the time
High cholesterol and LDL
by Reviewer86641
on November 18, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: No side effects so far. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Both LDL and total cholesterol decreased 20% so far.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86642
on September 11, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: muscle weakness, skin problems, loss of sexual desire and performance ability, memory impairment Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Too many side effects, ranging from mild to severe, that negatively affected quality of life and which no doctor connected to a prescription drug. Yet all side effects went away when I stopped taking Zocor. I am controlling my cholesterol by stricter (but not unmanagemable) diet regimen and increased exercise (walking almost every day).
300 cholesterol
by Reviewer86643
on September 11, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: I experienced several side effects, the most noticeable being muscle problems (soreness and weakness) and skin outbreaks. Switched from Zocor to Pravachol but the problems persisted. Stopped all cholesterol-lowering drugs and side effects went away after about 3 to 4 months. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Would not take again. Not worth the side effects. Like other people, I found if I paid more attention to diet and exercise (I lost about 30 pounds as a first step), I could control my cholesterol sufficiently without drugs.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86644
on August 4, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: After 4 days on Zocor, ended up in the Hospital ER with a huge swollen elbow & severe pain. Diagnosis Bursitis. Time taken and dosage: 4 days Review: I have previously taken Mevacor, Lipitor, Lescol, & Niasin until the side effects necessitated termination. I think I have had all I'm going to take of these Statin drugs....
Moderately high cholesterol
by Reviewer86645
on July 28, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review:
choesterol was 280s (over 300 once)
by Reviewer86646
on July 28, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Lots of serious side effects worse than the high cholesterol, including muscle deterioration (I collapsed once to the floor for no reason while reaching sideways), blurry vision, skin breakout (nodules), loss of sexual appetite, short term memory problems, etc., ALL of which disappeared when I stopped taking Zocor, some sooner than others. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: None of the above conditions was accurately diagnosed by a doctor. For example, I went to three different dermatologists about the skin nodules, and not one of them asked me about any medication I might be taking. Instead they gave me soaps and creams which did nothing. I found that doctors the average doctor has been so brainwashed about the "miraculous" powers of the statin drugs that they will not even consider that these drugs are causing serious side effects for lots of people. And thus these side effects are running rampant and go untreated, or blamed on something else. Beware. Be very aware.
Review
by Reviewer86647
on July 16, 2002
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
heart attack
by Reviewer86648
on July 4, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: I have a fairly consistent problem with nausea, but can't be certain it is from the Zocor although I believe that to be true. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Zocor has worked wonderfully in reducing my cloresterhol levels.
to lower cholesterol levels
by Reviewer86649
on July 4, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Orthopaedic, neurological, muscle, back and leg problems and a fever. Time taken and dosage: 12 days Review: There is a study going on at the University of California at San Diego studying the side effects of Statin Drugs,I feel that all of us should participate, the results will be given to the FDA.To Participate,contact John MCGuire- [email protected] him your name and mailing address and the forms to participate will be directly mailed to your home.God bless us allRose
high chloresteral
by Reviewer86650
on June 30, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: weak, tired all the time, brain dead, blurred vision, ringing in my ears, burning eyes, queasy stomach, limp dick and couldn't remember shit! All this with no beer & no "buds" burned... Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: I felt better without ZOCOR in my life. Always active in SCUBA and working out, I never knew I "needed" ZOCOR until my recent physical. Doctor says my heart sounds great and my EKG says it is. It's this silly little number (292) that told my doctor to put me on ZOCOR and for almost 60 days my life has been a frustrating hell. My girlfriend e-mailed me this site and I find many of us with the same debilitating issues. Sounds like a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT to me. While ZOCOR did lower my silly little number to 162, it cost me serious $$$ in earnings for two months. Until today (6-30-02), I was considering not diving anymore. (I didn't feel physically able to) Personally, I'm going OFF the ZOCOR and BACK to LIVING...what good is a few extra years if you're miserable living them....somebody pass me that blunt and get me anuther cold beer
high chlorestoral
by Reviewer86651
on June 29, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Huge gas problemIncrease hair growthNails grew stronger and faster Time taken and dosage: 7 months Review:
to lower my cholesterol levels
by Reviewer86652
on June 25, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Has anyone else had any orthopaedic or neurological problems while taking or since taking Zocor????I ended up with a neuropathy that lead to a herniated disc in my back. Please contact me, I need to hear from others who understand. Rose [email protected] Time taken and dosage: 12 days Review: Please contact me, I need to hear from you.This will kept in strick confidentiality
HEART ATTACK
by Reviewer86653
on June 23, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: TIRED, PAIN FROM HEAD TO TOES MAINLY IN JOINTS also muscles COULD NOT THINK ALSO CONFUSION,SKIN PEELING ARMS AND LEGS AND HANDS EVEN IN MOUTH ALSO, EYES AND NOSE BURNING. MY ANA BLOOD COUNT IS WAY UP THERE, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, SWELLING IN EARS, HOT FLASHES FLU SYMTOMS, SEX DRIVE NILL,PAIN IS NOW IN NECK AND BASE OF SKULL DOWN BACK LEGS ANKLES FEET I HAVE A MASS ON LEG, SMALL ONE ON ARM, FOUND CYST IN LIVER MY ARMS AND HANDS ARE ALWAYS IN EXTREEM PAIN, CAN'T SLEEP, depressed, scared I WASN'T EVEN SCARED OF THE HEART ATT. BUT THIS Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: TOOK ZOCOR FOR TWO MONTHS LIPPITOR FOR TWO OFF ALL MEDS JAN pain still here, my mind is clearing, my nose does not burn and my eves are not as sensitive to light any more my skin is still peeling, mouth every so often NOW I AM IN CONSTANT PAIN SOME DAYS ON PREDNEZONE NOT SO BAD NOW I'M OFF I FEEL LIKE I AM EXPLODING FROM WITHIN AGAIN.
lower cholesterol
by Reviewer86654
on June 22, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Thinking back,Has anyone experienced any back problems while on Zocor,pain in legs, muscle spasms, numbness, sciatia etc...If so PLEASE contact meGod blessRose [email protected] Time taken and dosage: 15 days Review: Orthopedic and neurological people, we must come together to warn others of potential serious and permanent damaging side effects.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86655
on June 20, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 66.0 Side effects: muscle pain , acute joint pain, nausea, and a host of othersthat I now think can be attributed to Zocor. I wonder if allthe visits I made to orthopedists were due to nothing more thanthese wretched drugs. Time taken and dosage: 40 days Review: I have taken the statins since mevacor was first approved. Thenewer drugs, i.e. zocor lipitor, pravachol and now back to zocorsince I started to have problems with them during the last several months. I am going off of all of them.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86656
on June 18, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Recently diagnosed with lesions on the liver. Don't know if it is due to the drug. Been taken it foe about six years. Dr doesn't know whether itis the drug. I am quiting it right away! Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review:
high colestrol level, heart disease
by Reviewer86657
on June 17, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: light headedness,weakness,sore joints,low tollerance to heat,prickly feeling ankles and legs,sometimes upset stomac.delt with this drug for two and a half years simptoms got worse.tried its sister drug Lipitor it was even more powerful and bad for me Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: yes it did knock my colestrol level down to a good level but to many side efects that were not accepable. stopped the statin family drugs all the strange symtoms have gone.tried a new drug called I believe it is spelled well qall .it had no side effects .but my colestrol level was very very bad . tried niacin even very small mg. my body totally rejected it broke out in hives. and terrible heat flashes. it took over a month to heal up from all the itching. bad bad bad some people can tollerate the niacin I do not know how anyone could use it. I am now trying another staton family drug .it is one of there weekest.the next day after starting it I noticed all the same side effects as zocor,lipitor but not as bad.have been on it only two weeks have slight dizzieness which of course sucks. but Iam dealing with it .must be on at least a month and a half to get results. will keep in touch and update. there is got to bee a better drug out there for me. I believe long term use of the staton family drugs are dangerous the more I read the more I believe this to bad because they work fantastic.
high chlorestol(sp?)
by Reviewer86658
on June 14, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 62.0 Side effects: After taking for a while, could hardly walk on my right foot, pain with every step in the ball of the heel, my muscles ached and cramped every day or if I sat in the car too long. For six months of so, just thought I was getting old and this is what came with getting over 60, then finaly said if might be the Zocor, talked to Dr. went of the medicine, and I feel five years or more younger. He gave me a different medicine. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86659
on June 12, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Loss of sexual desire Time taken and dosage: 25 days Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86660
on June 12, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Loss of sexual desire and function. Time taken and dosage: 25 days Review: I know its still early in my treatment however I have noticed a severe decrease in sexual desire and function.
Hypercholesterimia
by Reviewer86661
on June 10, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Severe low back pain, tingling & numbness in both feet and toesNeuropathy type pain from back down leg into foot."Brain Fog", loss of short term memory and could not concentrate Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: I would not recommend this drug to anyone (especially if they have any orthopaedic or neuro problems. It will aggrivate or accelerate your symptoms.)Too many side effects to outweigh the cardiovascular benefits.
high cholesterol levels
by Reviewer86662
on June 9, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Pain in low back and calf and numbness and tingling in foot and toes.THis happened within the first 10 days of treatment.Tried Provachol and the pain is back again Time taken and dosage: 10 days Review:
high LDL
by Reviewer86663
on June 7, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Muscle pain, insomnia, loss of sex drive, & high dose produce irritablity Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: It was not as effective as Lipitor but more effective than others
heart attack
by Reviewer86664
on June 4, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: loss of sexual drive Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: I started taking zocor about 8 years ago and have noticed a gradual loss of sexual drive over that period. I now have very little sexual drive and have noticed that other people have experienced this side effect.
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86665
on June 2, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 54.0 Side effects: Started with red swollen,tingling,itching feet and hands and fatigue. Small finger joint showing symptoms of arthritis. Leg muscles began to temor. Have been off zocor for a week....no improvement. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86666
on June 2, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: After 2 months experiencing extreme muscle pain and weakness in both arms, shoulders and back and increased neuropathic pain. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Unbearable pain and weakness in arms, back and shoulders after taking Zocor for 2 months. Experienced swelling in both arms from the elbow to shoulder and was unable to lift the right arm at all until Spinal Specialist gave me Codine and put my arm in a sling for 3 weeks.. Went thru an expensive MRI of my shoulder and arm and it showed no problem. Chief of Cardiology put me on Zocor and said I also had diabetic neuropathy. At this point I am going to go off of it myself. The neuropathy is getting worse also. I've read the side effects include muscle weakness and irriversable neuropathy which I already have. The risks are just not worth the few points you gain in lowering your cholesterol.
to reduce cholesterol
by Reviewer86667
on May 28, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: After taking zocor for 3 weeks I started to experience heart palipatations. Now, after discontinuing the drug for a month, I still have the palipatations, fatigue, and dizziness.Before taking zocor, I exercised regularly and felt great; now I can't exert myself at all. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review:
High Cholosterol
by Reviewer86668
on May 27, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: General aches and pain in muscles and lower back. Sometimes so stiff I could hardly walk. Also experienced loss of interest in things and feeling of mild depression. I am also on Lotensin for mild hypertension. Now I am having kidney problems. Have to ask myself if these things are related. Dr. took me off the Zocar and the aches and pains are getting better. The kidney problem is getting worse. Time taken and dosage: 15 months Review: Read all the information regarding the drug and it's side effects and be sure to report any problems even if they don't seem to be related.
hi cholestrol
by Reviewer86669
on May 8, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Tired and muscle soreness. Dr. had me take a blood test to test my liver function and my creatine kanase test was 5000 (normal range stops at 208) Told me to drink plenty of fluids and test again in a month to see if there was any permanent liver damage. Had only been on it 2 months at 20 mg. DON"T TAKE IT !!!! Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86670
on April 29, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: Severe shoulder pain. Never have pains of any kind. On Zocor, I could hardly get out of bed in the morning because it was painful to turn over and lean on my shoulder. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: This drug was not good for me. In fact, I never felt so bad in my life. General malaise, no energy, pain in muscles. I told my doctor I was going off it. Read the info sheet that comes with the drug. It warns you about symptoms.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86671
on April 23, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: some shoulder muscle aches Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: lowered cholesterol from 225 to 115
cholesterol 256
by Reviewer86672
on April 17, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Right shoulder pain is if problem with rotator and now I've started to experience a pain in the upper left arm. I'm having a very hard time in concentrating. Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: I went to Dr. about shoulder, it was X-rayed and they saw nothingwrong. I was given some samples of Celebrex and also sent to therapy for about 5 sessions (that is all insurance will allow), but it never had any impact on the pain. I never took the Celebrex, as I don't like to take prescriptions if I don't have to. Cholesterol last check was 163. I might also add that I am on Niaspan as well as the Zocor.
cholesterol 256
by Reviewer86673
on April 17, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: Right shoulder pain is if problem with rotator and now I've started to experience a pain in the upper left arm. I'm having a very hard time in concentrating. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I went to Dr. about shoulder, it was X-rayed and they saw nothingwrong. I was given some samples of Celebrex and also sent to therapy for about 5 sessions (that is all insurance will allow), but it never had any impact on the pain. I never took the Celebrex, as I don't like to take prescriptions if I don't have to. Cholesterol last check was 163. I might also add that I am on Niaspan as well as the Zocor.
High cholesterol (260-270)
by Reviewer86674
on April 10, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Cannot determine whether minor aches in ankles and feet are being caused by Zocor or just plain aging process (I'm 59). Was put on Zocor last June after having bypass surgery. My problems seem to be more related to mood change (listless) memory (extremely forgetful - names, etc - have to struggle often to simply recall a name I recalled the day before with no problem. Discussed witha good neighbor who is in mod 40s, and who requested he be taken off Zocor because of lack of concentration and reduction in deductive thought processes, a tough position for a development electrical engineer. He's now on Tricor (fenofibrate) and reports lower LDL, higher HDL, and a dramatic reduction in triglycerides. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review:
225 cholesterol level
by Reviewer86675
on March 23, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Very active in physical fitness ; no side effects at all. Liver blood tests conducted every 90 days. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Mt cholesterol readings are now in the 160 total range.Very pleased with the results
lower cholestrol
by Reviewer86676
on March 18, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 42.0 Side effects: pain in elbow joints, minor hair loss, numbness in toes Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: the joint pain appears to be eliminated with a daily dose of Co-Enzyme Q-10 and a B-complex. Give it a week - it really works. This was my Doctors advice worked the same for Lipitor. Not sure if the toe numbness is related to Zocor or the Mobic I am taking.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86677
on March 8, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 68.0 Side effects: After being on the Zocor for 3 months, I experienced leg cramping While taking a brief (less than two block walk) doctor said it's not beause of the Zocor and gave me more drugs, Plavix and Platel. After discvering this website I'm very suspicious of Zocor. Quit it March 1st and am hoping and praying leg muscles aren't damaged permanently. What good is low cholesterol if you can't walk. Very unhappy. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review:
To lower Cholestral
by Reviewer86678
on March 1, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 47.0 Side effects: I had been taking Zocor when about 1 year after the operation, I began getting leg spasmsthat were incredibly painful. My doctor told me to stop the Zocor,,well within 3-5 days,my muscle & spasm in the right leg began to subside, and now a few months later,and a few pounds lighter, I feel fine. My Lipids are still too high, and a new cardiologisttold me to start taking Zocor (20 Mg). I told him about the prior muscle pain, he told me"just begin taking it". This guy is a top flight Cardiologist at Johns Hopkins, so I trusted him. Well, within 2-3 days, the spasms came back with a vengeance. On a 10 pain scale,I was 10/10 easy, even taking oxycontin, it did NOT stop the spasm and pain.I stopped and again within 3-5 days the spasms in my legs stopped. It is no small coincidence that Zocor played the major role in stirring something up frommy back operation, and play with my nerves. I'm now going to get a muscle wasting test,(I feel there was such pain, how could there NOT be something wrong), but I hope it comesback normal. What gets me is these are all top flight docs I see, and NO-One came outwith a connection between Zocor and my muscle pain. To top it off, my cardiologist hadme on Tricor at the same time, and even the PDR says not to combine the two. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I am trying to find a way to lower my Trigliceides (I'm takingTricor, low dose, everything o.k.). Will NOT go back onZocor, but am interested in a number of people who aretaking Lipitor without side effects
Cholesterol
by Reviewer86679
on February 22, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Sudden loss of sexual desire/performance. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: On Zocor 5 months. Blood test came back in normal range.Should I continue if cholesterol is normal?Even though mid-50's, never experienced sudden loss of sexualdesire/performance before taking Zocor. Physically, am in pretty fair shape. Even my wife has noticed the sudden change.
Colesterol over 300
by Reviewer86680
on February 20, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: None. My dosage is 25mg taken before bed Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: Last test showed colesterol at 139
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86681
on February 18, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: I experienced a pretty ugly case of the skin acne (described in the product side effects as "nodules") on my shoulders, upper arms and sides of torso, and also an almost complete loss of sexual desire and considerable loss of sexual performance ability. I was in my late 40's and attributed the latter to the normal aging process. Two dermatologists were unable to improve the skin nodules. I had been on Zocor for almost five years. My doctor switched me to Pravachol, but these side effects continued and actually worsened. After six months on Pravachol, I stopped taking statin medications completely. Within six months, both of these side effects reversed themselves. My skin cleared up slowly, and my libido returned with a vengeance. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: There are other things that happened to me while on Zocor (blurry vision, collapsing to the floor once when reaching down to pick up something off the floor) that I can't definitively attribute to the drug. But about the above two side effects there can be no doubt, and these two side effects worsened my quality of life in many ways for over five years. I believe there are many side effects of these strong statin drugs that are never reported or, if reported, are not connected with the statin drugs by the diagnosing doctor. I would never go back on these drugs. And through exercise and a new eating regimen, I was able to reduce my cholesterol to 147 (from over 300) without any drugs at all.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86682
on February 17, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 54.0 Side effects: I've been taking Zocor for 2 months, Starting to notice extreme fatigue,shortness of breath and minor muscle pain! Back for check up with doctor on march 5. Not happy at this point, but I will wait another couple of weeks to see what doctor has to say Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review:
For leaky valves and cholosteral
by Reviewer86683
on February 12, 2002
Sex: M
Age: 72.0 Side effects: Extremely tired and irritable. I generally am highly sensititve to most drugs. Had a heart attack recently and was put on Atenenol, coumadin, and zocor. Already on Teneretic. Felt fine until I took the zocor. I am irritable (not my general nature) and sleep half the day away. Am fighting it, but I am unhappy with not being alert. My husband is terminally ill, and I need all the strength I can get. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86684
on February 6, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: severe joint pain, both legs,knees, lower calves, constipation, slight dizziness, pain, tingling in arms, hands, fingers. slight shortness of breath when I first began medication...all symptoms have subsided except severe joint pain which is increasing Time taken and dosage: 90 days Review: should be taken with caution & monitored constantly
high cholostrol
by Reviewer86685
on January 31, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: achy muscles, tired all the time. No energy. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Was taking lipitor, Dr. took me off it because he thought zocor might help better and also because of the insurance. Lipitor is considered a high price drug. I felt fine when I was on Lipitor.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86686
on January 13, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: Day 8 - lost all muscle strength in both hands - extreme pain both hands - back spasms. Now after being off Zocor 4 days have 90% use of my hands, though are still swollen and stiff - persistent diarrhea and general achiness. Time taken and dosage: 8 days Review:
high clorestrol
by Reviewer86687
on December 28, 2001
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: after 3 years of use now expericeing shoulder pain,simular to rotator culf simtims painfull at times , starting to have sleep problems. Thought is may be old injury from sking. Will finfd out next week Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: lowered my chloreterol but , what is it going to cost to repair any damage to muscels
Cholesterol
by Reviewer86688
on December 16, 2001
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: After five months I am having loss of taste and smell. Not sure if caused by Zocor. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: After taking Baycol for 3 years most of my side effects are clearing up. I didn't realize that Baycol had compromised myphysical and mental well being until I was taken off of the drug.
High Cholesterol
by Reviewer86689
on December 16, 2001
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: extremely queasy/ nauseous/ less energy/ feet have been aching for two years after going back on cholesterol drugs after being off after bad experience with lipitor/ have gotten worse again after beginning zocor/ baycol was the best for me but was recalled/have experienced muscle weakness with all cholesterol drugs/heart palpitations with pravachol/I'm more afraid of the drugs now that the high cholesterol/any ideas anyone out there?? Time taken and dosage: 45 days Review:
Triglycerides
by Reviewer86690
on December 7, 2001
Sex: M
Age: 28.0 Side effects: No muscle problems yet. But I noticed on the backs of my arms I have bumps, kinda looks like pimples, But they stay and haven't gone away. They haven't spread either, and Ideas??? Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review:
High Total Cholesterol
by Reviewer86691
on October 29, 2001
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Trembling in left arm, pain & tingling in right arm, weakness in legs and right arm, problem with verbalizing thought (memory), extreme fatigue & nausea. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I didn't realize Zocor caused such severe side effects.Because of all the symptoms just suddenly appearing, I have just underwent extensive testing for MS. I still have to see the Neurologist. I'm praying that it is the Zocor causing everything. My doctor took me off Zocor for a couple of weeks and just put me back on for a week to see if the side effects return. I started feeling nauseated and extremely tired almost immediately. I now have the weekness in my legs back.
Cholesterol 225 to 250, diabetic
by Reviewer86692
on October 24, 2001
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Muscle pain in shoulders mostly. Not sure if Bursitis, frozen shoulder or side effect. Now in both shoulders. Started about 1-2 months after taking Zocor. Doctor said if side efect, would be symmetrical pain. Now it is becoming that way. Am concerned. Very painful! Time taken and dosage: 210 days Review: Reduced cholesterol to 167 range.
lower blood cholesterol
by Reviewer86693
on October 18, 2001
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Achy shoulders and legs with periodic pain in neck and ankles.I kept telling myself maybe I Squated some weight somewhere that made my quadrocepts feel like I had been doing squats.Woke up last nite with tremoring/tingling sensation. I triggered on this symptom when mentioned in the side affects.Most noticible pain is in my quads Time taken and dosage: 27 days Review:
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86694
on October 7, 2001
Sex: F
Age: 63.0 Side effects: muscle weakness, pain in all "joints", sometimes dizzyness, tired Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: My doctor ignored the symptoms for 5 months. Internet alerted me to the SERIOUS and PERMANENT muscle damage possible from Zocor. Within 3 wks off it an on Lipitor my symptoms vanished. I've alerted friends on Zocor with similar symptoms. Don't count on your doctor being interested unless you demand a change.
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86695
on September 10, 2001
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: I already have fibromyalgia & myofascial pain (pain every single day). I was on Lipitor & doing fine & the insurance co. changed me to Zocor (they are the manufacturer!). I had excrutiating pain all over, depression turned severe, fever, headaches, sinus infections, etc. Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: Anyone who has any type of disease or none at all should not take Zocor. I recently tried to kill myself. Couldn't take the pain anymore even after stopping it for 2 weeks. Stiffer regulations re: side effects made available to patients are needed. I will be contacting the FDA & anyone else who will listen. Happy to be alive though!
High LDL level
by Reviewer86696
on September 5, 2001
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: Achy legs and arms. Just felt tired most of the time. Time taken and dosage: 5 weeks Review: Lowered LDL from 155 to 86 in 3 weeks. Lowered cholestrol from 235 to 160 in 3 weeks.
for increased cholesterol
by Reviewer86697
on September 3, 2001
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: arm muscle aches, fatigue, memory problems, overall not feeling well and shortness with others because I don't feel well!! Time taken and dosage: 60 days Review: It cannot be good for you if it makes your muscles ache! How many deaths will occur with this one? Why do your physicians not explain the side effects! What can be done to help with the muscle pain?
high cholesterol
by Reviewer86698
on May 24, 2001
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review:
High cholesterol
by Reviewer86699
on May 19, 2001
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: muscle aches, flu like feeling, nausea Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: Terrible reaction to this drug
Review
by Reviewer86700
on May 6, 2001
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: Review:
High Cholosterol
by Reviewer86019
on November 30, -0001
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: I have been on this twice per order of my Doctor to lower Cholosterol. What they don't tell you and don't remember from my history.I had frozen shoulder of this the first time in my right arm a few years ago, I stopped the med. It took one year to recover (PT,Meds). Now I was told I must go on it AGAIN, after trying Lipitor, I have frozen shoulder in my left arm this time. I will not take take this poison again ever, I took it for about two months. I am trying plant sterols for the cholesterol and my diet. Meanwhile I have to suffer with this pain in my left shoulder this time. There may be other side effets, but this is the one that has disabled me. Time taken and dosage: 40 1X D Review: I have not any kind of help with any statin drugs, just side effects, and it is just not worth it.Doctor's don't know everything or they would stop trying to make me take a med that does not help me. |
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