Simvastatin Side Effects | Things that you were not Told!

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Simvastatin belongs to a group of medicines called HMG-CoA
reductase inhibitors, also known as statins. It is most common
known by its brand name Zocor.

Simvastatin works by reducing the amount of bad cholesterol
made by the liver and raises the good cholesterol to reduce the risk
of you getting a heart attack or a stroke.

Before you start Simvastatin, you need to tell your doctor the
following
- if you are allergic to any statin that you might be prescribed in the
past, or to any ingredients listed on the packaging.

- if you have any liver disease, kidney disease and breathing
problems.

- if you are pregnant, intend of likely to be pregnant as it may affect
the baby.

- if you are breast feeding or intend to breast feed, simvastatin can
cross breast milk and affect the baby

- if you have muscle pain, tenderness or weakness from other
medicines used to treat high cholesterol or triglycerides

- if you are drinking alcohol regularly.

- If you are of an asian descendent. Doses of Asians and western are
different. Some doctor’s will have difficulty picking that up if you
are a mixed child.

What Strength it comes in?
Simvastatin comes in 10,20,40 and 80mg

How to take it?
Depending on your condition and your age, your doctor will decide the most appropriate dose for
you.
The doses of simvastatin is between 10-80 mg taken once a day
around the same time in the evening. Swallow the tablet(s) whole
with a glass of water.

Things to be aware of:
- Avoid drinking large quantities of alcohol.
- Drinking large quantities of alcohol may increase your chance
- liver problems when taking simvastatin
- Avoid drinking grapefruit juice.
- Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how
this medicine affects you. Simvastatin generally does not cause any
problems with your ability to drive a car or operate machinery.
However, it may cause dizziness in some people so make are you
know how the medication affects you before you start driving or
operate machinates.

Side Effects:

- muscle and joint pain, muscle weakness, especially in the
forearms, thighs, hips, shoulders, neck and back. difficulty
climbing stairs or standing up from a chair. difficulty lifting
arms over the head, falling, and difficulty getting up from a

- fall
- constipation
- diarrhoea
- stomach pain
- nausea (feeling sick)

More side effects in video ...

These are not the only side effects, more side effects, if you feel unwell, let your doctor or pharmacist know.

More information and side effetcs about simvastatin can be found on
https://www.nps.org.au/assets/....medicines/da530e9f-5
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/....statins/side-effects

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This video is for general information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Pharmacist Soonkie has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

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Ref:
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