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Would Taking Simivastin Cause Bad Muscle Pain In Legs?

What is a good over the counter med I can take for chloresterol? I took simivastin for 2.5 months and developed really bad muscle pain in my legs. My doctor gave me Zetia to try. My research shows major side affect for muscles with Zetia as well. Any suggestions? I walk 3-4 miles 5 days a week. I m not overweight. Thank you
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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please dont try to take medications for cholesterol without a prescription from a doctor because it will do more harm for you than benifits. actually there are no over the counter drugs for cholesterol. your leg pain may has causesd by skeletal muscle damage as a side effect of simvastatin.so it is not suitable drugs belongs to statin group such as atorvastatin , rosuvastatin and simvastatin. drugs belongs to fibrinate group such as gemfibrosil or fenofibate may be helpful with diet control with low fat diet. so first do a lipid profile after 14 hours fasting .then show the report to your family physician or general physician.tell him what happened to you when take statin. he will decide what is the most suitable management for your cholosterol.
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Would Taking Simivastin Cause Bad Muscle Pain In Legs?

please dont try to take medications for cholesterol without a prescription from a doctor because it will do more harm for you than benifits. actually there are no over the counter drugs for cholesterol. your leg pain may has causesd by skeletal muscle damage as a side effect of simvastatin.so it is not suitable drugs belongs to statin group such as atorvastatin , rosuvastatin and simvastatin. drugs belongs to fibrinate group such as gemfibrosil or fenofibate may be helpful with diet control with low fat diet. so first do a lipid profile after 14 hours fasting .then show the report to your family physician or general physician.tell him what happened to you when take statin. he will decide what is the most suitable management for your cholosterol.