Started out taking 3 40mg tabs a week and then to 7 days a week to bring LDL within normal limits. When I went to 7 days a week, I noticed an immediate insomnia issue. Anyone else with the same symptoms?
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Rachel | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/19/2023
Condition: Stroke Prevention
Overall rating 2.0
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Side effect horrible. Muscle pain, head ache, stomach pain and tiredness. That's with 10 mg.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/16/2020
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 5.0
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Robert in S.C. | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/9/2019
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.3
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This pill does not sit well in my stomach now that they have switched manufactures. I am taking the generic teva 576 version and wont be refilling after reading all these neg reviews.
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zemo | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/26/2018
Condition: Changes Involving Fatty Deposits in the Blood Vessels
Overall rating 5.0
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Taking this for 10 years, 3x20 mg a day. Slight muscle problems, mainly leg cramps. No other problems when taking this drug.
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Fuji | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/18/2018
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.7
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Taking this for quite a number of years niw. Doc kept upping the dosage. Now, having to deal with scleroderma. A rare autoimmune disease, and got another med, mycophenolate to take to help curb the progression of scleroderma. Anyone having this problem. I think scleroderma May have been caused by this drug. Anyone having similar problem?
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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/10/2017
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 3.3
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I have been taking Lovastatin for quite a few years. About 8 months ago I started having tingling and burning on the bottom of my feet. I have been to 2 foot doctors , had nerve conduction tests, MRI's of my back and neck. I am not diabetic. They cannot seem to find out what the problem is. Wondering now if its the Lovastatin.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/28/2017
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 3.7
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Works like it's suppose to, however, the side effects for me are not acceptable. Major gas, loose bowel movements, sporadic muscle/bone pain, pains in the back of my eye. All of this is sporadic.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/26/2016
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.0
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After taking this drug for about 3 months, I realized the aches and pains I was having was because of Lovastatin. I can barely walk and my feet and legs hurt constantly. I am now wondering how long it takes to get out of my system. This drug SHOULD be banned. People, remember that YOU BETTER look out for yourself because some Dr's don't care or don't know how bad the side effects are.
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momlyn | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/2/2016
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 1.0
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Started taking lovastatin 3 weeks ago (20mgs) and have recently stopped. The pains in my stomach and back were more than I could handle. Achy arms and legs. Hopefully these things will go away soon. Overall very bad experience
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/16/2015
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 3.3
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le prof | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/1/2015
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.0
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I have taken this drug for 1 week. Previously took Crestor(the best for me) Had to discontinue because insurance would no longer cover it. Then took Lipitor for I year. It caused muscle aches and hair to fall out. Now, it's lovastatin. I cannot tolerate it another day. Causes me to have bloating, gas, cramps, constipation one day, the opposite the next day. I can't leave the house. I am stopping this today. 69 yr. old female. I need to enjoy my life if that means higher cholesterol, so be it. Crestor took me from 246 to 147. I want to go back. Hear me insurance company?Read More Read Less
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jgvaughn | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/2/2015
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 3.0
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I was warned to look out for muscle pain. Within 10 days of beginning, I developed weakness in arm and leg muscles along with severe pain. I quit taking it immediately, and my doctor took me off it. Two months later, I am still dealing with the pain and muscle weakness.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
2/3/2015
Condition: High Cholesterol
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I have been on this lovastatin for awhile now, but within the past 2-3yrs. now i have found to have extremely sore/inflamed joints in the evening and morning. My hair as also started falling out, but was told this was just "stress." I am hoping to change to another as this is just not working.
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Badly Hurt | 65-74 | Female | Patient
11/11/2014
Condition: High Cholesterol
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This drug is very dangerous. On my second day, I experienced severe pains in both thighs. My left leg was so weak, I could hardly get out of bed & was unable to go upstairs. Two weeks out , I still have severe cramping in my left hip & thigh. After a blood test, I was told the lovastatin was not the cause & to continue taking it. I will be changing my primary care Dr.
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Sue | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/22/2014
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 2.3
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I have one kidney. My Dr.put me on 40 mg. I have swollen ankles, feet and legs. My kidney hurts. My veins in my legs are burning. I have a bladder infection. All the side effects listed on WEBMD. My Dr says it's my age (66). It sure couldn't be Lovastatin. I took it for 2 1/2 weeks Not very happy! This is my life we are talking about.
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Monica | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/7/2014
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 3.0
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Seems to be fine but was wondering if anybody experienced it to also lower blood pressure?
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jonisasking | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/25/2014
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 4.0
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Howie | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/8/2014
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
Overall rating 3.7
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I have had one knee replacement and one corrective knee surgery, Laminectomy L-1 thru L-5 and now have arthritis in the right hip. Never had any problems prior to taking STATIN drugs but I due have great LDL test results. You be the judge??????
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Sema7 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/25/2014
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
Overall rating 3.0
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After the pharmacy changed from blue pills to white ones (different manufacturer) I began having hives which continued for weeks. Finally realized it was from the lovastatin and stopped taking it. Hives immediately stopped. I'm not sure if I developed a reaction to the Lovastatin or to some inert ingredient in the new pill variation.
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mimi | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/1/2014
Condition: High Cholesterol
Overall rating 4.3
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It brings my cholesterol within the first 3 months on 20mg. I get aches in the bones from it. I was prescribed the 40mg once & hurt really bad that I stopped. I am predisposed to this problem and it cannot be controlled by diet. All pharmacists that I have talked to say this was the first cholesterol drug on the market & have the fewest side effects. Once you get your cholesterol below 200 you can take 10mg to maintain with your diet, I know it has worked for me.I don't have pain 24/7 just when I don't want it. It feels like a bruise by it's before a joint. I will probably have to be on it the rest of my life & that is okay because I don't want anything stronger. I did notice a new generic this last prescription. From small white pill to medium blue pill. Different manufacturers. Read More Read Less
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