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Simcor Fenofibrate Atorvastatin
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Simcor (niacin / simvastatin) Fenofibrate Atorvastatin
Prescription only

Prescribed for Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa - Elevated LDL, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb - Elevated LDL VLDL, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV - Elevated VLDL. Simcor may also... View more

Prescription only

Fenofibrate is effective at reducing triglyceride levels and increasing HDL cholesterol levels; however, it is less effective than statins at reducing LDL cholesterol levels. Fenofibrate tablets... View more

Prescription only

Atorvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, its use may be limited by side effects such as muscle pain. Prescribed for High Cholesterol, High Cholesterol - Familial Homozygous, High... View more

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Hyperlipoproteinemia
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb, Elevated LDL VLDL
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV, Elevated VLDL
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Ratings & Reviews

Simcor has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect.

Fenofibrate has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 68 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect.

Atorvastatin has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 294 ratings on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

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Generic Availability

N/A

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

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Quantity 30 each
Dosage 160 mg
Per Unit* $1.01
Cost* $30.40

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Quantity 50 each
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $0.43 - $0.63
Cost* $21.53 - $31.70

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Dosage Forms Available
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names

N/A

 Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, TriCor, Triglide Atorvaliq, Lipitor
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

5 hours

20 hours

14 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 371 drugs are known to interact with Simcor:

  • 63 major drug interactions (230 brand and generic names)
  • 288 moderate drug interactions (781 brand and generic names)
  • 20 minor drug interactions (189 brand and generic names)

A total of 143 drugs are known to interact with fenofibrate:

  • 21 major drug interactions (49 brand and generic names)
  • 120 moderate drug interactions (764 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (4 brand and generic names)

A total of 383 drugs are known to interact with atorvastatin:

  • 45 major drug interactions (145 brand and generic names)
  • 303 moderate drug interactions (847 brand and generic names)
  • 35 minor drug interactions (252 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels of simvastatin. This can increase the... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using niacin together with alcohol. You should avoid drinking alcohol, it... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of atorvastatin. This can increase the risk of side... View more
  • Atorvastatin may cause liver problems and using it with substantial quantities of alcohol may... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

December 31, 1993

December 17, 1996
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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