Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that 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 problems (which can rarely lead to a very serious condition called rhabdomyolysis). Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of these symptoms:
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Generic Name: NIACIN EXTENDED-RELEASE/SIMVASTATIN - ORAL Pronounced: (NYE-a-sin/SIM-va-STAT-in) Side Effects Flushing... Read more »
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Generic Name: EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN - ORAL Pronounced: (eh-ZET-ih-mibe/SIM-vuh-stat-in) Side Effects Remember that your doctor has prescribed this... Read more »
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Generic Name: AMLODIPINE/ATORVASTATIN - ORAL Pronounced: (am-LOE-di-peen/a-TOR-va-STAT-in) Side Effects Dizziness or lightheadedness may occur as... Read more »
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Generic Name: DRONEDARONE - ORAL Pronounced: (DROE-NE-da-rone) Interactions See also How to Use section. The effects of some drugs can change if... Read more »
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Generic Name: VERAPAMIL - ORAL Pronounced: (ver-AP-a-mil) Interactions Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug... Read more »