http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42610 I am a 58 year old female Who has been taking Simvaststin for 16 months . I have been increasingly bothered with mainly night leg pain ( bilateral) that radites to my hips and back. It's like a tooth ache. I too have had to resort to taking pain medication Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:45:30 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42610?item=20990 I suggest that you stop taking it. These statins can cause MANY side effects. The drs. and the drug co's are doing a SCAM on the anti-cholesterol drugs . . .it is all about $$$. Your mind/body needs cholesterol to function. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42610?item=20990 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:32:56 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42610?item=21113 I too think you would be wise to ditch the simvastatin. Recovery varies from one individual to the next. Some people recover in a week, while others need months to years. Some people suffer permanant nerve and muscle damage. The benefits of zocor, that http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42610?item=21113 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:29:53 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42610?item=21360 You need to stop it, but make sure you take minimum COQH 300 mg., carnitine . Pure D-Ribose and CreaPure Creatine will also strengthen your muscle. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/42610?item=21360