Simvastatin Forums (Page 3)

been on simvastatin for about 12 years during that time have had nightmares sleep problems and the most awful episodes that wake me up suddenly and I see something an hallucination could be a person, a spider, flowers all sorts but always very clear never connected it to my medication before just learnt to . put up with it, but im beginning to wonder now anyone have any side effects like these? ## Hello, Anny! How are you? Yes, this medication has been associated with sleep disturbances, nightmares and vivid dreaming Many medications do have such an effect, because they can cause REM onset latency. Have you discussed the issue with your doctor? You may be able to switch to a different one that doesn't cause such a problem for you.

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on simvastatin, would like to try Livalo. Since I have no side effects from simvastatin, would I be allergic to Livalo, or is the formulary the same only that it is obsorbed through the kidney? Would I be more likely to be ok changing to Livalo? ## Hello, Roz! How are you? What you're talking about wouldn't be an allergy, but yes, you could experience side effects from a different one. Why do you want to switch, if your current medication is working for you? What has your doctor suggested?

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I've been on 10 mg Simvastatin for 3 months. It was prescribed after a TIA landed me in the ER one evening. Extensive testing was done including the CT, Echo, and others. ALL were totally normal. I figured from the get go that my extreme stress level (an easy 25) was the culprit. My cholesterol was 220 and that set off alarm buttons. It has been 240 for years so I wasn't in the least bit concerned. Other things were prescribed on my chart including coumadin which I refused. I take vitamins & minerals (fish oil, flax oil, D3, SE, CA, and others) daily and have for years. Reluctantly I agreed to try the simvastatin 10 mg for 60 days. First lab work showed cholesterol at 178 and I said enough. Realizing I'd have to back off a little slowly, I'm now taking 5 mg for 30 da...

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Hi. My mum is a very fit 78 yr old. She has been on a very low dose of simvastatins for 17 years. She had minor aches and pains but still fit enough to walk 5 or 6 miles a day, mow her garden and dig vegetable patch. She has stopped taking the stations and is now in extreme pain... Cannot raise her arms, walks only one mile a day and feels tired. She is going to as for a blood test but has anyone heard of side effects of coming off stations? Will this pass? Any suggestions re help? This could be PMR ..... Any advice really appreciated. ## Hello, Clare! How is you mother doing? It's difficult to say what may be causing the problem, it could be PMR, or something else. Has she consulted her doctor, yet? At her age, you really shouldn't just let this go, it needs to be checked out.

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doctor has prescribed this tablet for me what is this table is for ## Simvotin contains the active ingredient Simvastatin, it is used to help lower cholesterol. It can cause some side effects, which might include: headache, drowsiness, nausea and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## Hi, I am 74 and was prescribed 20mg Simvotin per day with no side effects. The dosage was increased to 80mg per day 6months ago , and that was when the trouble started. I started to loose weight in 6 months from 89kg to 75kg in 6 months and now I also a type 2 diabete. ## my name is matsie I have a big belly im 47 yerars I have started using simovotin tablets ,will It be able to reduce my belly

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Found this pill under my bed while dusting can u please help me identify ## Hello, Chris! How are you? This tablet is listed as containing 10mgs of Simvastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Simvastatin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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WHAT IS THIS MED.FOR ## Hello, Ann! How are you? Simvastatin is used to help lower cholesterol, most people are more familiar with it by the brand name Zocor. Learn more Simvastatin details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Ann, If you need medication to lower your cholesterol, please think about what I am writing to you. Another serious side effect of Simvastatin and ALL "statins" are that these medications can raise your liver enzymes. I took Simvastatin for 6 months, and then went for blood work that is required by my Psychiatrist because I take Lamictal, and it can also raise your liver enzymes. My liver enzyme level was 346, when it is supposed to be 40 or under. I never had raised l...

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What exactly is the harm or danger if I were to reduce my daily Simvastatin dosage from 10 to 5 mg? I have been taking it for several years. I am 80. My total cholesterol is 156; LDL 64 and HDL 39 at last reading a year ago. I have recently lost 17 pounds -184 to 167- through eating less and healthily, and daily exercise. I feel fine. ## Hello, Billy! How are you? Way to go on taking care of your health!!! You should double check with your doctor, before reducing the dosage, but there shouldn't really be any harm in it. The problem usually arises if someone just stops taking it abruptly, because that can cause a rebound effect that may elevate their cholesterol levels too much. Learn more Simvastatin details here. Do you see your doctor regularly?

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What are the consequences of taking simvastatin after its expiration date? ## It will be less effective than it was, when it was new. However, it isn't listed as a medication that gets dangerous past the expiration date, but you should double check that with your doctor, or pharmacist to be certain. Learn more Simvastatin details here. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with? Are there any other questions or concerns?

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I am in clinical trial with simivastatin as a possible treatment for COPD. one a day for 3 years. very minimal compensation can there be any long term effects ## Hi Bill, Based on my research, Simvastatin may cause the following side effects: • constipation • stomach pain • nausea • headache • memory loss or forgetfulness • confusion • muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness • dark red urine • decreased urination • lack of energy, tiredness, or weakness • loss of appetite • pain in the upper right part of the stomach • yellowing of the skin or eyes • dark colored urine • fever or chills • flushing • blisters • rash • hives • itching • swelling of the face, throat, t...

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Groote Schuur hospital Cape Town.Sixty seven years old.Treated for myeloma.Not sure about use of michol 10mg as I get treatment at dayhospital also for diabetis and Bp ## Hi Michol, The only information I've been able to find regarding the medication Michol, leads me to believe that it contains Simvastatin as the active ingredient. Simvastatin is a hypolipidemic drug used with exercise, diet, and weight-loss to control elevated cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia. It is a member of the statin class of pharmaceuticals. The primary uses of simvastatin is for the treatment of dyslipidemia and the prevention of cardiovascular disease. It is recommended to be used only after other measures such as diet, exercise, and weight reduction have not improved cholesterol levels sufficiently. Si...

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My husband takes Accord simvastatin 40 but he has been told by Lloyds pharmacist that these are no longer available. Accord are the only ones that do not cause "cramping" in his legs. Have they been withdrawn or are they still available? The present ones he is using are TEVA ,made in Hungary, which cause a "hangover" type headache in the mornings. ## Hi Pamela, I'm having trouble finding any information in regards to Accord Simvastatin being withdrawn from the market. Maybe it just isn't available at that specific pharmacy, have you tried calling other pharmacies in the area to see if they carry it? I'm sorry that the ones from TEVA cause problems, I wish I knew how to help. Has your husband made any changes to his diet or exercise routine to help lower chole...

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IS A PEACH/PINK ROUND PILL WITH AN 01 ON ONE SIDE AND A WHITE DOT ON THE OTHER, WHAT IS IT? ## Hello, The closest match I've been able to locate is (Simvastatin 10 mg); which is a hypolipidemic drug used with exercise, diet, and weight-loss to control elevated cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia. It is a member of the statin class of pharmaceuticals. The primary uses of simvastatin is for the treatment of dyslipidemia and the prevention of cardiovascular disease. It is recommended to be used only after other measures such as diet, exercise, and weight reduction have not improved cholesterol levels sufficiently. Simvastatin is a synthetic derivative of a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. The drug is marketed generically following patent expiry, and under the trade name Zo...

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oblong tablet which is orange with only a B marking on one side ## Have found an orange coloured oblong tablet with only a B marking on one side, please tell me what it is. ## Hi Millie, B is a pretty vague imprint..but I have found a possible match. The pill I've located is Simvastatin (20 mg); which comes as an oval orange pill with the imprint B 302 lightly engraved on the front and 20 on the back. It's very possible that there were other imprints that got rubbed off at some point..where is the B imprint on your pill? Is it centered or on the left or right side? If this isn't your pill, I can run a another search... Manufacturer: Blu Pharmaceuticals Simvastatin is a hypolipidemic drug used with exercise, diet, and weight-loss to control elevated cholesterol, or hyperchole...

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What is the difference, besides appearance, between simvastatin 20 mg drl and simvastatin? I just refilled a prescription of the drl. It is small, round and brown. The new simvastatin prescription is small, oval and sort of orange/tan. ## In this case, it is highly likely that they were just manufactured by a different company. I can't say with certainty, since the poster didn't provide the markings from the tablets they mentioned, but if the dosage is the same, that's usually the first thing that confuses many people. Each manufacturer has to use different markings on their tablets, to enable them to be identified in case of emergency. The shape and color of pills is purely up to their whit and whim. Learn more Simvastatin details here. Whichever one your pharmacy carries c...

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used to control high cholesterol ## The name of the medication is actually Simvastatin, it is used to help lower cholesterol, in combination with diet and exercise. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, headache and joint/muscle aches, which can be severe enough in some people to cause discontinuation of the medication. You can learn more Simvastatin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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small round light cocoa colored pill RDY 199 ## That is correct, this is a 20mg Simvastatin tablet, this medication is used to help lower cholesterol. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, headache and joint/muscle aches, in some people they have been severe enough that they had to discontinue the medication. You can learn more Simvastatin details here. Are there any comments or questions? Is there anything I can help with?

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does coQ10 help with the itching? ## Because itching is listed as a "serious" side effect of Simvastatin on government webpages, it is recommend that you contact your doctor immediately as opposed to using other means of controlling the itching. Ref: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a692030.html#side-effects It could be due to a serious allergic reaction; in which case you'd essentially have to stop taking what's causing the reaction in the first place before noticing any results. NOTE: The MayoClinic also states that Coenzyme Q10 may cause rashes and itching of the skin in some people taking the supplement. That said, it's possible that this may not even be a good option after all. I hope this info helps to answer your question!

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I used to look at a word and the spelling looked either correct or not. Now often I cannot recognise if a word is correctly spelt by looking at the spelling. I have discussed this with my UK GP and come off the drug and this problem appears to have improved after just a few days. I've Googled this problem and cannot find anything. Anybody in the USA experienced this problem please? Stewart. ## I haven't seen any reports of such issues, but it's hard to say how any medication may affect any particular person that takes it and I really wouldn't be surprised at much of anything from the Statin class of drugs. Learn more Simvastatin details here. Another factor that you may want to consider is your age. There can be a natural decline in such cognitive abilities as you age an...

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Hi I am trying to identify this pill. It is a small, light orange (almost peachish) tablet, on one side there is a V or " Cobalt Pharma logo on one side and "SV 10" on the other. Manufacturer: Cobalt Laboratories Inc National Drug Code (NDC): 16252-0506 This particular pill is identified as Simvastatin 10 mg; used in the treatment of high cholesterol. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Simvastatin Details Does this sound like a potential match?

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