Muscle Pain With Simvastatin

Simvastatin and Muscle Pain: A Summary

Muscle pain and aches are a common problem for people taking simvastatin, especially during the beginning phases of treatment or when the dosage is increased. Unfortunately, it is impossible for your healthcare provider to know whether you will develop these problems if you have never taken the drug. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider if muscle pain becomes a problem during treatment. He or she may be able to give you suggestions for dealing with muscle pain. If the problem continues, he or she may recommend adjusting the simvastatin dosage or switching to another cholesterol medication.

 

You should call your healthcare provider immediately if you experience muscle aches, weakness, pain, or tenderness along with a fever or feeling of sickness. These problems could indicate a serious problem.