Simcor Alternatives Compared
| Simcor (niacin / simvastatin) | Fenofibrate | Atorvastatin |
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| Simcor (niacin / simvastatin) | Fenofibrate | Atorvastatin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb - Elevated LDL VLDL, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa - Elevated LDL, 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 |
Related suggestions Hyperlipoproteinemia
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL
Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb, Elevated LDL VLDL
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| More about Simcor (niacin / simvastatin) | More about Fenofibrate | More about Atorvastatin | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 71 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Atorvastatin has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 303 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all Simcor side effects |
View all Fenofibrate side effects |
View all Atorvastatin side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Fenofibrate prices |
View all Atorvastatin prices |
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, TriCor, Triglide | Atorvaliq, Lipitor | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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5 hours |
20 hours |
14 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 391 drugs are known to interact with Simcor:
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A total of 147 drugs are known to interact with Fenofibrate:
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A total of 406 drugs are known to interact with Atorvastatin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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December 31, 1993 |
December 17, 1996 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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