How do members experience Simvastatin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) 534 92
Hyperlipidemia 116 18
Chronic kidney disease 56 0
General health 53 10
Increased lipids in blood (hyperlipidemia) 30 15

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Muscle pain 9
Muscle cramps 7
Muscle and joint pain 5
Pain 5
Cramps in legs 4
Joint pain 4

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 29
Moderate 21
Mild 39
None 267

Member evaluations

dtouchstonez

evaluated on Jul 01, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for hyperlipidemia: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

im2yy

evaluated on Jun 15, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

dbrister

evaluated on Aug 29, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Severe