itchy skin (Filed in Simvastatin)

Sm Says

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:46:00 -0700

I tried zocor twice before and itched from head to toe. My dr. Put me on a lower dose and after 3days Im itching again!

hawkeye Says

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:19:06 -0700

after 5 years on simvistatin I started to itch on my forehead, hands, sides and back. I went to a dermatologist who said this was a side effect of statin drugs but he also did blood work and discovered pemphigus, a rare auto immune disorder, exacerbated by statin drugs. My GP switched drugs but the itching has come back with a vengeance. Trying OTC antihistamines and cortisone creams

jeanne Says

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 14:53:30 -0700

I was on vytorin 80mg and went to the eye Dr. because of some itchy eyes. My family Dr. Immediately changed my prescription to simvastatin 40mg and now I'm itching like crazy. My head, noise, and cheeks some times my back. I believe this is from the drugs. Question to anyone, Can simvastatin be worse than the vytorin? And I'm talking half the dose. Any ideas?

Barbara Stanworth Says

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 05:36:51 -0700

yes i take simvastation40mg and every time i shower or wash my skin itches just as if something is crawling inside my skin my doctor gave me some cream for dry skin, what a lot of rubbish still itching doing back to the dr,

Bill G Says

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 23:23:46 -0700

I have been on simvastatin for three months. I was taking niacin along with it and after a few weeks got severe itching on my upper back. I stopped taking the niacin about 5 weeks ago and the itching subsided somewhat but now seems to be getting worse. I think I'm having an allergic reaction to the simvastatin. I'm going to stop taking it and call my Doctor on Monday and see id he can prescribe something else.

Statin free Says

Sun, 1 Jul 2012 21:06:18 -0700

I too have suffered from a debilitating itch of my legs, worse at night. I eliminated various mess/supplements and started to use the mildest soaps and fabric softeners with no improvement. I did not think it was caused by the statins as I had been on for over 2 years, however, I stopped my statin due to joint and muscle aches and low and behold, the vicious itch subsided and after 1 month is completely gone!

RichVW Says

Sat, 5 May 2012 18:49:00 -0700

I took Simvastatin for three weeks and developed an itch over all of my body. It's been over five months since I stopped taking Simvastatin and I still have the itch. My doctor seems not to be too concerned. Fortunately the itch is bearable and does not keep me awake. I use Gold Bond lotion to relieve the itch. The itch is worse late afternoon and evening. It seems to move from my legs to my upper body and back to my legs after a couple of weeks.
I.m hoping this will eventually go away.

TC Says

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 20:24:50 -0700

I have Simvastati prescription since last April and have developed itchness of the skin on legs last July. I've stopped taking the medicine since mid-Jan. this year and my skin still itches at night. Just wonder what other medicine do you switch to? Does itchness stop?

Mikey Says

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:28:22 -0700

I have been on 60 mg. a day of Zocor and I frequently have very intense scalp itching whenever I try to use my brain to solve problems or make decisions. I am going to stop taking it for a month to see what happens. I had a quadruple heart bypass operation 3 months ago so I don't think I will will accumulate much plaque in my new coronary arteries/veins in one month.

John Wilson Says

Fri, 8 Apr 2011 11:53:26 -0700

Sympathies to all on this itch. I have just gone through 10 days of itching hell and yesterday went to the dermatologist who is running some bloodwork. I did my own internet exploring and found your comments. Now I am convindced its the Simvastatin I have been taking for 4 years. Hell. Can't we turn the clock back to being 20 again???

Irene Says

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 02:53:38 -0700

Do your statins contain E-320 butylated hydroxyanisole?

You will find information in what your tablets contain section plus the side effects i.e irritant to the eyes,skin or mucus membranes

Barb B Says

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:04:16 -0700

This is to Kaymc: I take simvastatin and sometimes itch like crazy on my forehead, outer ears, outer nose and sides of my head. I know just how you feel....and I'm sure it's the statins because it never itched like that before I started taking them.

kaymc Says

Tue, 11 May 2010 03:12:11 -0700

I have been taking statins for about a month now, and have developed an itchy face, forehead and outer nose.
Has anyone else found the same?

Texas Red Says

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:59:55 -0700

Thank you, Verwon. I tried a half dose and the itch has begun again, so I am getting off the simvastatin until my next doctor visit which is in a few weeks.

I'm also going to speak to my pharmacist. Thank you again. That is great information to know.

Verwon Says

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:40:03 -0700

Many people just have problems and suffer these types of side effects from Statin drugs, usually they have to switch their medication.

Unfortunately, your MD is not trained the same as a pharmacist, so they don't always know all the side effects and issues that certain drugs can cause, they prescribe according to known effectiveness.

You may need to speak to your pharmacist and, if necessary, have them call your doctor regarding this matter.

http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/drug_details.asp?title=Simvastatin&page=1001808&ad=true

Have you tried contacting them about it?

Texas Red Says

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 20:58:07 -0700

I've been on simvastatin for over a year. Several months I contracted an itch. My PCP doesn't think it is the medicine, but I do. I feel like bugs are crawling under my skin. I have stopped taking it for a few days and the itch has subsided. I'm going to stay of the pills for a week then try them again and see if the itch comes back. If so, I'm telling my doctor he has to prescribe something else. BTW, I don't drink grapefruit juice.