What Are The Long Term Effects Of Taking Simvastatin?

Posted on Thu, 10 Feb 2022

Question: what is the long term effects of taking Simvastatin, in the last 3 months I have come down with something that no one can find an answer to. I am acking in all joints , we have tried all test, CT scan blood test and all to no effect help

Answered by Dr. Monish De (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Bone scan

Detailed Answer:

Hi

The long term side effects of simvastatin are headache, muscle aches, tenderness, nausea, drowsiness. vomiting, weakness, dizziness, abdominal cramping or pain and difficulty sleeping.

Would advise you to do a Bone scan test.

For aching in joints you can apply fentanyl transdermal patch locally.

Consult your local doctor regarding it

Regards

Dr Monish De

Oncologist

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