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.Trade Names for Simvastatin
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