How do members experience Simvastatin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) 537 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 268

Member evaluations

MSA patient

evaluated on Feb 20, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Major
  • Side effects: None

pheonix61

evaluated on Jul 17, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate

RoeCampy

evaluated on Jan 02, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia): Can't tell
  • Side effects: Mild