Zocor Side Effects: I am 71 years old, I have been taking 80mg of ZOCOR ( Simvastat http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38975 I am 71 years old, I have been taking 80mg of ZOCOR ( Simvastatin ) for the past 16 years. five months ago I started to hurt in my lower back, hips,Knees,thighs, for two months then it traveled to my shoulders, wrist, hands, fingers. the Dr. gave me a rou Your doctor stated that "you abused your body?" Sorry, but the tr Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:32:20 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38975?item=17098 Your doctor stated that "you abused your body?" Sorry, but the truth here is that your doctor has abused you. And Yes the experiences of others posted here has great significance. Your physician is sweeping the truth under the rug by prescribing pain medic http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38975?item=17098 Stop Taking Zocor!!!!!!! Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:51:53 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38975?item=17112 Stop Taking Zocor!!!!!!! http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38975?item=17112 The simvastatin came within a few days of taking my life. I'm 55 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:42:00 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38975?item=17128 The simvastatin came within a few days of taking my life. I'm 55 yr male had been taking the poison for about 4 years. Some days I was taking 5 x 20 mgs oxycontin (slow release oxycodone) and crushing up to 6 neurofin plus as well. I need to warn you I got http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38975?item=17128 I totally agree with the previous writers although I have no pe Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:06:39 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38975?item=17185 I totally agree with the previous writers although I have no personal experience in taking statins. But a very dear friend did and I will never fortget his suffering. The attitude from doctors seem to be the same all over the world. I live in Swed http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38975?item=17185 Muscle pain is a known side effect in 9% of cases according to Ma Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:42:41 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38975?item=17916 Muscle pain is a known side effect in 9% of cases according to Mayo clinic. I would suggest lowering or eliminating the 500mg Naproxen. I took it for knee pain and I ended up with two rapidly bleeding ulcers which nearly killed me. My internist said tha http://www.medications.com/effect/view/38975?item=17916