I am a 55 year male and my doctor started me on 20mg of Simvastat...

Hi. Thought you'd might be interested in my recent post...

I am a 41 year-old male and my doctor started me on 20mg of Simvastatin in January 2008 and subsequently increased it to 40mg (wanted me to go to 60 mg). While it has controlled my cholesterol well, I have had two major side effects. I've had extreme difficulty getting and maintaining erections. Similar to another poster, my doctor claims these are not side effects and also prescribed Viagra. The Viagra worked but, of course, was very temporary. Also, since boosting my dose I have experience non-stop flem in my throat...very, very annoying.

In November, I said enough is enough. Within a week, my libido recovered and I feel like I'm 20 again. Also, while the flem problem remains to some extent, I have noticed a significant but not as rapid disappearance of this side effect.

Regarding the libido, another poster said "My wife says it is psychological." Please tell her I disagree. I too am convinced that Simvastatin ruined my libido.