I have been on lovastatin (Mevacor) for 9 months with no side effects. It is the weakest of the statin family since it has been around 20 years.

Zocor (simvastatin), Lipitor, and Crestor are much stronger than lovastatin. My guess is that you will probaly have similar side effects with any statin. I would not take these drugs if I had muscle weakness. That "rare but serious side effect" is much more common than the companies will admit.

You might consider Zetia which is non statin but it has its side effects as well.