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What Causes Cramps In The Feet While On Simvastatin?

I have been on Simvastatin 40mg daily at bedtime for about 2 years. In about the last 6 months I have developed cramps in my feet (arch area). Is this a problem ? Should I report this to my General Practitioner who prescribed it? My email is YYYY@YYYY I am 70year old female.
Tue, 3 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Suggestive of simvastatin-induced muscle pain. Simvastatin is an effective cholesterol-lowering medication. Its most common side effects include myopathy (muscle pain, tenderness or weakness), liver dysfunction and stomach upset. Based on the history, you seem to have developed myopathy apparently caused by simvastatin. I advise you to report to your general physician to prescribe an alternate effective but a safer medication to lower your high blood cholesterol.



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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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What Causes Cramps In The Feet While On Simvastatin?

Hello, Suggestive of simvastatin-induced muscle pain. Simvastatin is an effective cholesterol-lowering medication. Its most common side effects include myopathy (muscle pain, tenderness or weakness), liver dysfunction and stomach upset. Based on the history, you seem to have developed myopathy apparently caused by simvastatin. I advise you to report to your general physician to prescribe an alternate effective but a safer medication to lower your high blood cholesterol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali