I know this has been covered before, but I just want to know what types, and how long.
The most common statin side effects include: 1  Headache. 2  Difficulty sleeping. 3  Flushing of the skin.  Muscle aches, tenderness, or weakness 1  (myalgia) Drowsiness. 2  Dizziness. Nausea or vomiting.  Abdominal cramping 1  or pain. Bloating 2  or gas. 3  Diarrhea. Constipation.  Rash.
What are the more serious side effects of Zocor? The most serious potential side effects are liver damage and muscle inflammation or breakdown. Simvastatin shares side effects, such as liver and muscle damage associated with all statins. Serious liver damage caused by statins is rare. More often, statins cause abnormalities of liver tests.