Can taking zocor cause the side effect of itching and feeling of pins and needles?

by Admin on December 18, 2009

My husband just started about 6 weeks ago taking Zocor. Now he feels itchy, but in a funny sort of way. Could it be the medication?

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Marilyn B December 18, 2009 at 5:11 am: Yes it could I’ve been told that it can effect your nerve endings. It’s best to talk to your doctor though. My doctor also told me to watch for leg pain and cramps.
nancy e December 18, 2009 at 5:11 am: call your pharmasit who will tell you to call your doctor.
Christy December 18, 2009 at 5:11 am: u say he’s been taking it for 6 weeks? it’s time to check his cholesterol, liver panel, and his CPK (cpk important to check, this is to check for his muscle enzymes). the pins and needle feeling possibly could be from zocor but i don’t know abt. the itching. usually when someone is allergic to any meds..the rash, redness usually shows up rather quickly..like a day or 2 of taking the meds. if it’s bothersome, stop the zocor….or he can cut it in half and see what happens. he shouldn’t postpone the blood test thou.