Hello, I am 28 years old and this year I discovered my cholesterol was on the high end of normal ( total 199). For six weeks I tried lifestyle changes and it did not lower, so now I am taking 40mg of Zocor at night. I was wondering if their are side effects to this, and if this is ok to take for years? I have been having sharp dull pains under my left and right rib/breast area. Does anyone think there is a connection? I have been on it for 4 months. I do not like the idea of being 28 and on this med, I am scared of long term effects. Any advice would be great.