what are side efftects of Simvastatin 20 mg tab
carolyn dalton,
Thanks for your question. Simvastatin is a medication used in the treatment of elevated fats (lipids) in the blood. It lowers total cholesterol, and specifically lowers "bad cholesterol" (LDL) and raises "good cholesterol" (HDL).
I am inserting the side effect section for simvastatin from our website:
Side Effects
Stomach upset may occur. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your
doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the
benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this
medication do not have serious side effects.
This drug may infrequently cause muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
(which can rarely lead to a very serious condition called rhabdomyolysis).
Seek immediate medical attention if you develop these muscle problems
(especially with fever or unusual tiredness).
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious
side effects occur:
- yellowing eyes and skin
- dark urine
- severe fatigue
- stomach/abdominal pain
- persistent nausea
- change in the amount of urine
A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical
attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:
- rash
- itching
- swelling
- dizziness
- trouble breathing
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
Our website has much more information about simvastatin. Just go to the search portion of this page and type in the medication name and press search. Be sure to review this website for more information and tips on getting your lipids down, including diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.
I hope this has been helpful.
Martin Cane, M.D.
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why should i take it at bedtime
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beechick
Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 10:28 AM
my dr from the u of m told me the reason you take it at night is because that is when the bad cholesterol remakes more and this slowes it down, and that is why you have to have a blood test 2 weeks after starting to make sure you are still making enough and why you need testing regular...does it make me want to start using it NO but what else is a person to do...it scares the hell out of me putting something else man made in my body...as i stare at my first new bottle....
trillium
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 06:43 PM
Me too. Im looking at the posible side effects, and my doctor said it may cause muscle pain, but not likely. And no grapefruit juice...? What is that about. I too do not like the idea of changing blood chemistry around, but the alterative is worse I suppose. Wonder if ther are thosee out there who have indeed had side effects?
flanigan
Monday, November 02, 2009 at 03:46 PM
It causes me muscles pain. I wonder if I should stop taking it. My Chol level is low now. TOTAL is only 87.
HDC is 37.
lLDCs 107.
RATIO IS 2.9
why should i take it at bedtime