http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34121 I have muscle pain, weakness, and chronic lower back pain. Started statin drug, Simvastatin, on 11/21/07. I take no other drugs. Within two weeks, I could not sit without severe lower back pain. Reported problem to family medical doctor on 1/11/08. M.D. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:11:19 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34121?item=11926 Get off it fast, see my reply posting above yours, also see my reply under lipitor side effects. I've had a total hip replacment - that I now know I did not need at the time (last Year). I was ready to go back to the doctor for a second hip replacement now http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34121?item=11926 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:45:44 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34121?item=11934 there are simple blood test to see if you are exp. serious side effects from your statin. a ck level will show muscle breakdown. sounds like you have good insurance with all the testing! most statin patients exp. some muscle aches from the drug, these usua http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34121?item=11934 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:16:55 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34121?item=21682 i have been taking simvastatin for three years now. last 7month have had lower leg pain which has got worse. have had M.R.I.scan and vascular scan to see what the prob is. I think it is the statins because the pain has got worse with physio and stretching http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34121?item=21682 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:16:12 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34121?item=21687 bluefox, . . Statins can cause MANY side effects . . .I suggest that you stop taking it. The drs. and the drug co's are doing a SCAM on anti-cholesterol drugs . . .it is all about $$. In reality, your mind/body needs cholesterol to function properly. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/34121?item=21687