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Jean

Jean Report 8 Aug 2006 13:15

is anyone else taking statins for high cholesterol and do you suffer side effects...I have been on simvastatin for 12 weeks and my body is full of pain.....

Sandra B

Sandra B Report 8 Aug 2006 13:17

I've been on that for about two years, no side effects...

POSITIVE Pauline

POSITIVE Pauline Report 8 Aug 2006 13:21

My OH has taken that for along time with no side effects. Might be worth going back to the doctor. Good luck. PP xx

Shady Lady

Shady Lady Report 8 Aug 2006 14:20

I take Fluvastatin,OH takes Simvastatin,he had side effects I didnt.

Sandra B

Sandra B Report 8 Aug 2006 14:21

Hello Shady Lady, what side effects did he have ? I've been ok, I think !!

Unknown

Unknown Report 8 Aug 2006 14:22

Me for 5 years, at one time very high dosage, I am fine XX

Borobabs

Borobabs Report 8 Aug 2006 14:22

Hubby takes them and had no side effects ;; I have them but keep forgetting to take them as I take that may tablets, and you arnt suppose to take the Simvastins with any other medication same time ;;so toss up which I take last , and sorry need my painkillers more ;; Babs

Shady Lady

Shady Lady Report 8 Aug 2006 14:25

Hi Polly,he complained of back pains and head aches and leg pains,but,they seem to have calmed down now.

Sandra B

Sandra B Report 8 Aug 2006 14:25

Gosh , we are all on it.. What medication can't you take Cuz Babs, because I am on hbp tablets as well, have been for years...

Shady Lady

Shady Lady Report 8 Aug 2006 14:29

I take Thyroxine,Doxazosin,Atenolol,Candesartan,Aspirin,and of course the Fluvastatin.

Sandra B

Sandra B Report 8 Aug 2006 14:31

I'm on the athenol as well..and some others...

Shady Lady

Shady Lady Report 8 Aug 2006 14:34

I think the Atenolol are for high blood pressure,I was on more but have flatly refused to take them as they made me feel ill,the Doctor has given up trying to make me take them.