Pravachol and medication

I do not know if this is a side effect or not but would definitely like to know if any one else has experienced this. I take am a diabetic and have hypertension and take several other medications, as well. I feel as this is a sleeping pill. I have taken this medication for a year and it has helped greatly with my cholesterol and all, but I have definitely changed in my sleeping habits. As I said, it is like a sleeping pill, and I cannot get awake in the morning and am very fatigued. I would appreciate any information available.

Thanks

I'm experiencing chest pains on my right side and muscle spasms in my foot. I'm going to stop taking this medication.

I have had an upset stomach - bloating, wind - and varying diarrhea for about nine months or more. I am not sure but feel pretty certain it is linked to Pravachol. I was on 40mg, went down to 20 then back up to 40mg - total time on the drug was about 18 months (most of the time I was on 40mg) I stopped taking it seven days ago and my stomech feels less bloated but I still have soft stools and don't fancy any alcohol at all. My question is, if this is linked to Pravachol, how long should I wait for all these things to settle down after stopping the medication? I'm thinking of trying Policosanol - any comments on that?

since taking this medication every joint and muscle in my body aches. This is very uncomfortable.