Simvastatin Warning - Important Info
Hey Vets,I just read an article about heart meds and Simvastatin was mentioned as being a problem with taking it for a year in a dose of 80 mg, it weakens the mucles (didn't say which muscles) and...
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http://healthland.time.com/2011/06/09/fda-restricts-use-of-high-doses-of-cholesterol-lowering-drug-zocor/ It's a fact, not fiction. Enjoy Life!!
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Interesting article, I didn't realize that they even had an 80mg version, 40mg's of Crestor finally got me under control after 35 years and that took a special approval by the VA
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My private Doctor wrote at letter to my VA doctor stating the reason why I should not be on Simvastatin and on Lipitor--- He said the 20mg daily of Lipitor put my blood test right on the money...
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LouF wrote:Interesting article, I didn't realize that they even had an 80mg version, 40mg's of Crestor finally got me under control after 35 years and that took a special approval by the VALou, They...
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Stormy1970 wrote:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/938.html#Safety It is not for everyone. Enjoy Life!!!Stormy, I have no idea how you find this stuff, but a big 'Thank You' goes...
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When I was on Lipitor, I was coaching Legion baseball and found that I couldn't throw a baseball from the pitcher's mound to first base. Switched to 40mg of Simvstatin and all was fine, except as...
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Prop Pusher wrote:Stormy1970 wrote:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/938.html#Safety It is not for everyone. Enjoy Life!!!Stormy, I have no idea how you find this stuff, but a big...
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I have been on Simvastatin 80 mg for over a year. I work out 2 days a week. No muscle problems at all from the statin drug.cacti
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I've been taking this for 3 - 4 years and did have some problems with cramps and and muscle pain, now the only thing left is ED...Sgt D
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Weakened muscles, aching sore muscles/joints, that is an every day battle, just what I figured was a part of getting old/older I would not have blamed it on any med, I have been taking Plaviks (10 mg,...
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Talked to a friend today who has had muscle issue with every statin he tried, said simi is the worst, everytime he stops taking it everything gets better
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I was taking 80mg Simvastatin along with 10 mg amlodipine. The heart doctor switched me to lipitor. He said the 80 simvastatin and amlodipine don't mix.Bill
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Hi GuysBefore I switched over to VA health care (in June2011)My cardo DR. had me on 60 mg. of sim. Va doc changed me to 40 mg. saying anything over 40 mg was toxic.Jimrb66
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I've been taking 20mg simvistatin for 5 years. Have had muscle aches all along. I just saw my Primary Doctor yesterday and he is switching me to Athorvastatin the generic form of Lipitor. He told me...
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Had the same problem with Zocor. it made my arms and legs turn to mush. Switched to Zetia, and Lipitor. No problem now..
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If you are SC, get your PCP to prescribe Crestor, most of us who take it find it is the best. The VA doesn't care about the cost as much as what works for you. My CHL is the best it has been in 40 years
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