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its a tiny light orange pill that has a capital A on one side and 02 on the other side ## Found a match! The pill in description is Simvastatin (20 mg). It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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iam having skin rash & boils taking atrova80 in night ## i am feeling eching inall parts of body where ever it is rubed orpresed i am also taking ecosprin 150 &CLAVIX 75 please tell methe reason ## i want to know where to use the medicine OTORVA E-10mg. somebody told me that it is a substitute of VIAGRA...basically for erection

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oval/oblong pink in color 80 on one side 543 on the other ## The pill in description is Zocor (80 mg); also known as Simvastatin. It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. You can view a more detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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found white oval pill 255 on one side I G on the other? ## IG 225 contains 600mgs of Gemfibrozil, it is most commonly used to help lower high cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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My doctor prescribed Zocar-40 mg, and according to the directions it must be taken at night before bed-time. Does anyone know why it must be taken before bed-time? Also what are the known side effects of this medicine??? ## This is a cholesterol med. It is to be taken at night to help bring your cholesterol down, this is when you are relaxed the most. side effects liver, leg cramps, make you tired. ## Cholesterol is made at night. That is why your physician wants you to take it at night. Be careful with this medication. I had chronic pain from diabetic neuropathy and began taking it. Took for about six months and noted almost intolerable pain, well beyond what I experienced with neuropathy. I got to the point I could barely walk. I kept complaining about the pain,,,,,,,,my blood sugars ...

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brownish pink pill with 200 on one side and RDY ## The pill in description is Simvastatin (40 mg). It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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identify pills RX792 AND co3 ## RX 792 contains 40mgs of Simvastatin and the LL C03 contains 20mgs of Simvastatin, both the same medication, but different dosages. This medication is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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how efective is tonact tg tabs for trilycerides ## Tonact TG contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin and it is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. It has effectively helped many people lower their cholesterol levels, but the only way to know if it will work for you is by trying it. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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Large off white oval pill one side says G tha other side has 450 stamped on it ## This tablet contains 1g of Colestipol, which is used to prevent the absorption of Bile salts. Common side effects may include: bloating, constipation, heartburn and stomach pain. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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What are side effects ## WelChol contains the active ingredient Colesevelam and is used to help lower LDL cholesterol. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and abdominal pain. Read more: Are there any questions and comments?

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oblong white pill ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Fenofibrate (160 mg). Fenofibrate is a drug of the fibrate class that is mainly used to reduce cholesterol levels in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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pink oval each film -coated table contains simvastatin EP.....40gm ## I just want to know about the tablet for my husband, he started to take it today for his cholesterol ## Simvastatin is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol, though it can also be used for some cases of resistant high blood pressure. Common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. You can read more on it here: Are there any comments or questions?

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is there a side effect such as dreaming weird dreams? ## Did you mean Niaspan? Which contains Niacin and used to help lower cholesterol? This is not listed as a side effect of the medication, but many of them do cause such events. The normal side effects can include: nausea, blurred vision, burning of the skin and bloating. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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I m taking this tablet ,but, due to taking this after some days i am feeling less of appitite and hunger. is this the tablet rason for this?? ## Crestor contains the active ingredient Rosuvastatin and is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. And yes, loss of appetite can be a commons side effect of this medication, along with: nausea, joint/muscle pain and memory loss. Read more: The side effects should taper off, after several weeks, as your body adjusts to the medication. However, if it becomes a severe problem, you should speak to your doctor. Are there any questions or comments?

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i am 58 years old, as doctor advised the aztor 20mg after dinner, i am presently suffring from anxiety, bp is it suited ## Aztor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, this is used to help lower cholesterol levels in your body, not to treat anxiety. Common side effects may include; nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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Cutting Lipitor in half ## Yes, this can safely be done with any medication that is not time released and/or does not specifically instruct you not to do so. Lipitor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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What kind of illness is this medicine appropriate for and what dosage is recommended? ## Vidastat contains the active ingredient Simvastatin, it is normally given to help lower cholesterol. The dosage usually starts at 20mgs, once daily and can be titrated up to 80mgs, which is split over the day in 2 20mg doses and then one 40mg dose. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle pain.

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colestor ## Colestor contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin and is used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, abdominal pain and joint/muscle pain. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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round pill pink or salmon color 75 on front and 7155 on back ## The only thing I can find on this is a pill marked 93 7155, however, Teva has been changing a lot of their imprints. It contains 40mgs of Simvastatin, used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more: Do you have any questions?

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round pink tablet with imprinted 93 on one side and 7154 the other ## The pill in description is Simvastatin (20 mg). It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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