| What is Simvastatin?
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Simvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering drug. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Simvastatin?
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Simvastatin side effects may include abdominal pain and headache.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common Simvastatin side effects may include
constipation, diarrhea, gas, muscle weakness with rash, nausea, upper respiratory infection, upset stomach,
and weakness. |
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| How is Simvastatin taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Simvastatin provided by your doctor. If you miss a
dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Simvastatin with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Simvastatin. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before taking
Simvastatin with amiodarone, clarithromycin, clofibrate, cyclosporine,
erythromycin, fenofibrate, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, ketoconazole,
nefazodone, nicotinic acid, niacin, protease inhibitors, or verapamil. If you are taking
Simvastatin with any of these drugs (or with large quantities of grapefruit juice) alert your doctor immediately at the first sign of muscle pain or weakness. If you need to take erythromycin,
biaxin, nizoral, or sporanox, the doctor may temporarily take you off
Simvastatin. Simvastatin tends to enhance the effects of the blood-thinning drug
coumadin and the heart medication lanoxin. |
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| How should I store Simvastatin?
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Store Simvastatin at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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