Side effect(s) of Ezetimibe and Simvastatin

Review the side-effects of Ezetimibe and 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.

   Body as a whole - Headache.

   Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, indigestion, flatulence and stomach inflammation.

   Respiratory - Influenza and upper respiratory tract infection.
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   Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain, pain in extremities and Immune-mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM).

   ENT - Inner ear damage.

   Skin - Skin inflammation and rash.

   Genitourinary - Increased sugar and urinary tract infections.

   Body as a whole - Weakness and swelling.

   Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Ezetimibe and Simvastatin

Ezetimibe and Simvastatin(Vytorin) generic contains an antihyperlipidemic agent and an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, prescribed for high cholesterol with diet.