Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Remedy For Weak Calves, Thirst, Difficulty Breathing And Blurry Vision After Increasing Dosage Of Simvastatin
I went from taking 20 mg to 40 mg of simvastatin 5 months ago. My legs, specially my calves, have become super weak. I get very thirsty, specially, at night. I urinate a small amount 5 or 6 times, also at night. I have trouble breating after walking 10 to 20 yards. Finally, my eyes water and my vision is somewhat blurry. Thank you.
posted on
Thu, 20 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 20 Mar 2014
Answered on
Thu, 20 Mar 2014
Last reviewed on
hi,
Statins can have effect on calf muscles. you seem to be developing statin toxicity, from your symptoms. i suggest you to go for CK/CPK/Creatinne test (blood) which will tell about the probable state of your calf muscles. other symptoms may or may not relate to the drug.
At the present, stop the drug and visit a physician for proper addresal of the issue.
all the best.
Statins can have effect on calf muscles. you seem to be developing statin toxicity, from your symptoms. i suggest you to go for CK/CPK/Creatinne test (blood) which will tell about the probable state of your calf muscles. other symptoms may or may not relate to the drug.
At the present, stop the drug and visit a physician for proper addresal of the issue.
all the best.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Simvastatin
Loading Online Doctors....