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I've been on 80mg of Simvastatin for probably about a year. I'm a...

Posted at 12:44 PM on Jun 07, 2009 by bignick, #42083
I've been on 80mg of Simvastatin for probably about a year. I'm a 59 yo male 188 lbs in good health but with high cholesterol. Lately I've experienced severe head and neck pain, shoulder pain, hand and joint pain, and foot pain. I'm normally very active, hike and walk a lot but lately, and it's getting worse, so I don't feel like doing anything. I'm thinking it's the Simvastatin causing all these problems. I don't feel like paying $1000s to have med professionals hit or miss with ideas and more tests so I'm going to quit the statin on my own and see if I feel better. I've also noticed memory loss, tiredness, dizziness, temporary vision issues at times. These are not good as I like to rock climb and participate in stressful and demanding activities.
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Reply 5 months ago on Jun 10, 2009 by ruralex, #20512

Good for you stopping the meds. 80mg is a huge dose! I don't know what these doctors are thinking. What were your numbers?

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Reply 5 months ago on Jun 10, 2009 by 777, #20513

Statins are dangerous drug and can cause MANY side effects. Drs. and the drug co's are doing a SCAM on the anti-cholesterol drugs . .. .big $$ business and people suffer. Your mind/body needs cholesterol to function. Good that you will stop taking it.

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