Minor side effects include constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, gas, heartburn, and headache. Major side effects include abdominal pain
or cramps, blurred vision, dizziness, easy bruising
or bleeding, itching, muscle pain or cramps, rash, and yellowing of the skin or eyes.
ref:http://www.medicinenet.com/simvastatin/article.htm
This could be an allergic reaction to the drug. It will stop if the drug is withdrawn.
You need to inform your doctor about this development.