[pdxdennisj]

I have been on statins for over 15 years and have not experienced any of the side effects mentioned by Blue Sky.

[TomB]

"Yeah, i am a little scared of doctors and drugs."

Hi Yannah,
. There are a couple of techniques you might try for dealing with your doctors. One that I use all the time is to write down stuff on a paper and hand it to him when he enters the room.
. Stuff I write down:
- Specific but short descriptions of my aches and pains, with pain levels.
- Adverse reactions that "I think" are from current meds.
- A concise list of:
the meds I'm taking;
the last blood test results;
what I'm angry/unhappy about with the current treatment.
- A reminder to have my lab test results mailed to me.

I have found that by helping the doc help me, by helping him save time, we start working my problems as a team. When he starts asking what I think of his ideas, I feel a lot better about that office visit.
Good luck,
Tom

[buddy7]

I'm currently taking simvastatin, although I get a little concerned of the negativity the drug portrays, I for one have been taking Simvastatin for about three and half years and have not noticed any of the side effects mentioned in the leaflet.

Why my Dr put me on Simvastatin, to lower my cholesterol and other lipids fats in the blood and may help prevent medical problems caused by cholesterol such as heart disease, well!! that's good enough for me.

Most of us are aware, all drugs have side effects, some, more so than others, this of-course depends on the patient.

My learned friend BlueSky worries me at times.

[MODY-RN]

I also take Simvastatin (Zocor brand name)... no side effect from it. Brings the HDL and LDL into a healthier balance