Review the side-effects of Simvastatin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, sleeplessness, depression.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, flatulence, distortion of the sense of taste, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation.
Eye- Lens opacities, blurring of vision.
Metabolic- Serum transaminases and CPK elevations.
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Musculoskeletal- Muscle pain, muscle weakness and Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM).
Miscellaneous- Heartburn, hypersensitivity, sexual dysfunction, and upper respiratory symptoms.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, sleeplessness, depression.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, flatulence, distortion of the sense of taste, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation.
Eye- Lens opacities, blurring of vision.
Metabolic- Serum transaminases and CPK elevations.
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Musculoskeletal- Muscle pain, muscle weakness and Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM).
Miscellaneous- Heartburn, hypersensitivity, sexual dysfunction, and upper respiratory symptoms.
Other Precautions :
Avoid changing the dose without doctor's advice.Drug Name : Simvastatin
Simvastatin(Zocor) generic is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a "statin", used for lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients with appropriate diet. It reduces the risk of cardio vascular diseases, and blood vessels blockage.Brand Names or Trade Names of Simvastatin
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