I always had a problem with sleeping...I use to take Lipitor every morning for high cholesterol... stopped that, started taking...Simvastatin Tabs 40 mg...after dinner every evening...I took Lunesta 3mg...once or twice...all of a sudden my insommia got worse...I cannot sleep at all...only other thing I am takling Omega 3 Fish Oil Softgels adds up to 1000 1 Vitamin D 1000IU and Osteo Bi-Flex 2 a day. All of these Vitamins at one time together, about 5PM at nite...I take other vitamins that I have taken for years...Help. Sleepless in Arizona
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4/27/10 8:48pm
Hi Sleepless in Arizona,
Insomnia is a potential side effect of simvastatin. I recommend discussing alternatives with your physician.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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