Zocor, Simvastatin, Other Statins

Posted By Neil Lockwood on October 12, 1997 at 07:17:20:









Hello:
About 3 1/2 years ago my father had an angioplasty on one valve and has been doing very well since. He has adjusted his diet to one that is more heart-friendly, he is on aspirin daily and has been prescribed Zocor for cholestorol control.  I'm not sure just how long he has been using Zocor, but recently he went to the hospital after what seemes to be "heart-attack" syptoms (symptoms).  The cardiologists were able to rule out all the things that WERE NOT the problem, but still have no bottom line on what caused the situation.  Through personal investigation on my mother's part, we are wondering if Zocor could be the culprit.  Some of the listed side-effects of the drug are quite similar to what my dad was experiencing when he went to the hospital.
My father would like feedback from ZOCOR, SIMVASTATIN OR OTHER "STATIN" USERS, regarding any side-effects they have experienced.
Thank you in advance,
Neil Lockwood