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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Upper Arm While On Vytorin?

i take vytorin and have upper arm and shoulder pain constantly,numb fingers of both hands. should i stop taking vytorin? i am 96 years young and the doctors say i have bone on bon in my shoulders and nothing can be done..i take aleve no results,,, please help me.. thanks, marie bouchard
Fri, 9 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Vytorin is a combination of two medications, Simvastatin and Eztimibe. Simvastatin, as one of the statin medications, can cause joint or muscle pain in some people. It is also possible that the pain is solely related to the changes in your bone.

You should discuss the option of discontinuing the Vytorin at least for 1 to 2 weeks, with your doctor. If there is no change in the pain, then it is not related, if it decrease, then you know that the Vytorin is contributing to your discomfort.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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What Causes Pain And Numbness In The Upper Arm While On Vytorin?

Hello, Vytorin is a combination of two medications, Simvastatin and Eztimibe. Simvastatin, as one of the statin medications, can cause joint or muscle pain in some people. It is also possible that the pain is solely related to the changes in your bone. You should discuss the option of discontinuing the Vytorin at least for 1 to 2 weeks, with your doctor. If there is no change in the pain, then it is not related, if it decrease, then you know that the Vytorin is contributing to your discomfort. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James