Itchy Skin

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1	Texas Red Says: Report Abuse Thursday, 10/1/2009 8:58:07 PM 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.
2	Verwon Says: [Moderator] Saturday, 10/10/2009 5:40:03 PM 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?
3	Texas Red Says: Report Abuse Sunday, 10/11/2009 6:59:55 AM 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.

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