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Simvastatin (generic Zocor)
What is simvastatin? Simvastatin (generic Zocor) is a prescription medication used to treat high cholesterol. By lowering the levels of harmful cholesterol in your blood, simvastatin can help decrease your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Simvastatin is most effective when combined with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight loss. Talk to your doctor about whether simvastatin is right for you.
What are common side effects of simvastatin? While adverse reactions to simvastatin are uncommon, some patients may experience mild side effects, including constipation, stomach pain, dizziness, insomnia, headache, joint pain, muscle pain, and nausea. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.
Rare, more serious adverse events have been known to occur. If you are concerned that simvastatin may be causing you to experience any number of side effects, please contact your doctor.
This is not a complete list of side effects. If you are concerned about additional side effects, please contact your provider directly.
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Frequently asked questions about Simvastatin
What is simvastatin?
Simvastatin is a prescription medication used to treat high cholesterol. By lowering the levels of “bad cholesterol” in your blood, simvastatin can help decrease your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Simvastatin is most effective when combined with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight loss. Talk to your doctor about whether simvastatin is right for you.
What is simvastatin used to treat?
Simvastatin is used in combination with diet, weight loss, and exercise to control high cholesterol. This can help reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. If you have coronary artery disease, simvastatin can reduce the likelihood that you’ll need heart surgery.
Simvastatin may also be used to treat children ages 10-17 who have familial heterozygous hypercholesterolemia (a genetic condition in which cholesterol can’t be removed from the body normally).
How does simvastatin work?
Simvastatin works by blocking a naturally occurring enzyme that produces cholesterol in the body. This helps to slow the amount of cholesterol that your body produces, decreasing the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of your arteries. This build-up (known as atherosclerosis) blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to your heart, brain, and other parts of the body and, if untreated, can lead to heart attacks, chest pain (angina), strokes, and heart disease.
What are the most common side effects of simvastatin?
While adverse reactions to simvastatin are rare, some patients who take the drug may experience mild side effects, including:
Constipation
Stomach pain
Nausea
Headache
Itchy or red skin
Serious adverse effects may occur. Get immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following:
Changes in urine color
Decrease in urine volume and frequency
Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Stomach pain
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Muscle pain
Fever
Chills
Skin rash
Hives
Swelling
Difficulty breathing
A very small number of people taking simvastatin may experience mild memory problems or confusion. Talk to your doctor if these effects occur.
If taken as directed, you should see a noticeable improvement in your cholesterol levels within 4 weeks.
What is the typical starting dose of simvastatin?
The usual recommended starting dose is 10 or 20 mg taken once a day in the evening. However, dosages may vary depending on the reason you’re taking Simvastatin, your cholesterol levels, what other medicines you’re taking, and other factors.
Can I get simvastatin over-the-counter?
Simvastatin is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.
Providers on Sesame can write a prescription – or refill an existing one – during a virtual or in-person visit. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you. Book an online consultation with a real, licensed provider on Sesame today to determine whether or not simvastatin is right for you.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Can I get simvastatin online?
Yes! Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your clinician.
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