high cholesterol
"I took this drug for 3 months.  I just stopped it now with doctor's approval.  I stopped because I was getting tightness in my chest, burning sensations on my skin, sore breasts, and was getting depressed.



Yes it did lower my cholesterol, but it's not worth it to me if it causes depression.  Apparently, this drug can inhibit serotonin production.  If you have any history of depressive disorder, I would NOT take this drug.  



My father took the pill as well, but just stopped because he has had trouble with walking this year.  He had burning sensations down his legs this year.  We think his walking troubles *may* have something to do with Simvastatin.  Perhaps Simvastatin doesn't hurt everyone, but my opinion of it is poor.  Trust your gut."