Simvastatin Questions

Is there a difference between simvistatin & pravastatin?

My doc switched me to sim when he found my cholesterol was still high.

Posted 14 days ago • 1 answer •

What is the possible cause of death in a patient receiving atenolol, simvastatin and clopidogrel?

what is the possible cause of death due to thrombocytopenia in a cardiac patient receiving simvastatin, atenolol, clopidogrel, frusemide and aspirin.

Posted 18 days ago • 1 answer •

Simvastatin - Can you stop taking a statin cold turkey? Yes or No?

Posted 12 Jan 2012 • 2 answers •

Has anyone taking Simcor or simvastatin experienced severe muscle cramps?

I've taken simvastatin for 3-4 years and have had muscle aches and pains, then began taking Simcor in august and had the usual flushing at various times, but recently I was awakened by severe ...

Posted 4 Jan 2012 • 1 answer •

What works to stop the severe pain in the legs from semvastatin after you stop use?

My husband was taking Simvastatin for 2 years and stopped about 3 months ago and has had severe knee swelling which they got under control with steroids and he is now left with severe leg pain that ...

Posted 2 Jan 2012 • 2 answers • 1 star

Can I take amberen while taking simvastin and fluoxetine?

Posted 30 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

Taking simvastatin for about 90 days, now I'm having burning and sticking pain in my feet?

Just wandering if anyone else has had this side effect?

Posted 19 Dec 2011 • 2 answers •

I take one 40mg of simvastatin once daily, would Voltaren Gel result in any side effects?

Posted 2 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

Simvastatin - Does anyone know how long it is before the medication starts to work?

I'd like to know how long after starting on the medication will I start to see results.

Posted 1 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

I want to know if my husbands medicines are the cause for the decrease in stamina during sex?

he takes Trazodone 50 mg 1-3 tabs @ nite seroquel 600mg @ nite buspirone 10mg 1 tab twice daily clonazepam .5mg 1 tab in the am and 2 tabs @ nite simvastatin 40mg 1 @ nite

Posted 29 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

If I don't take my cholesterol meds at night, should I skip the dose or take it in the morning?

Taking Trilipix and simvastatin 20 mg. Cholesterol levels within guidelines.

Posted 10 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

Can simvastatin cause swelling of the legs or edima?

Posted 3 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

How long does it take a statin get out of your system my legs hurt?

I started simvastatin this summer. The last few weeks my legs and ankles began hurting now I have foot cramps that twist my feet and headaches. I'm going to stop and see if they go away. ...

Posted 28 Oct 2011 • 5 answers •

What can I do to lower my BP ?

I am taken Enalapril 10mg twice daily /Nifedi-Denk 10 retard 60mg twice daily 30 morn 30night /Clopidogrel 75mg once daily /H.C.T.Z 25MG once daily /simvastatin 10mg at night for the past 15yrs help ...

Posted 22 Oct 2011 • 3 answers • 1 star

Is it possible to stop simvastatin 40 mg & monitor chol level as I chnged lifestyle considerably ?

My age is 34 and i had LDL 192 and HDL 40 in my initial test. So doctor asked to me take 40 mg simvastatin daily. Also changed my lifestyle (like no saturated food, lots of fibre, fruits, vegetables ...

Posted 7 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •