http://www.medications.com/effect/view/35372 Not necessarily a new side-effect judging from the postings of other contributors, but I've been experiencing increasing pain in my joints (particularly lower back, knees and shoulders) since boarding simvastatin 40mg about 6 months ago that I cannot attrib Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:46:51 +0000 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/35372?item=13231 Take note of us other victims and quit B4 it worsens. Be aware for some of us the withdrawals were actually worse for a while. Best to you. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/35372?item=13231