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Dr.wants to cut my Vytorin 10-40 in half. Can this be ok? ## Hello, Joe! How are you? Yes, if your doctor has instructed you to do so, that's fine. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. ## That's all I needed to know, thank you ## Had a heart transplant 23 years ago. I am on 1/40 vytorin. Have dry mouth and muscle pain. Can I cut tab in half?

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Round white pill and the pharmacy doesn't know what it is ## Hi Kelly, The only white pill I'm finding marked with "312" happens to be oblong in shape and not round, as you described it. This particular pill is identified as Vytorin (ezetimibe 10mg + simvastatin 20mg), which is prescribed for high cholesterol. For verification, it's National Drug Code is 66582-0312 and the manufacturer is Merck & Company. Also the size of this tablet is reported to be approximately 11.00 mm. Another close match is a white round pill marked with "512" as opposed to 312. It happens to have a score line on the back side and is identified as generic Acetaminophen 325mg + Oxycodone 5mg; used for moderate to severe pain. This is manufactured by Mallinckrodt and has a National D...

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small, white, oblong,pill with the numbers312 ## White oblong pill reading L312 on one side, blank on the other. What is this? ## A tablet with just the marking 312 is listed by Physicians Total Care as being a 10/20mg Vytorin tablet, which is most commonly used to treat high cholesterol. NDC code: 54868-5187 Inactive ingredients may contain: butylated hydroxyanisole citric acid monohydrate croscarmellose sodium hypromelloses lactose monohydrate magnesium stearate propyl gallate microcrystalline cellulose But they may vary, depending on manufacturing facility. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including dizziness, headache, nausea, and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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it is an oblong oval shape, about as close to the standard pill form you can get. the top and bottom are slighty rounded and the sides are straight. the only imprint it has is a 315 on it, back side is blank. ## Physician's Total Care lists this tablet as being a Vytorin tablet, it contains the active ingredients ezetimibe, and simvastatin. It is most commonly used to lower cholesterol. NDC code: 54868-5259 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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lower cholesterol ## Are you possibly seeking information on Vytorin? It contains Ezetimibe and Simvastatin, it is most commonly used to help treat high cholesterol. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Are you on any other medications?

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white oblong pill with 311 stamped on it. what is it? ## I think you have Vytorin a cholestorol reducer ## I have to agree with Susie, it is manufactured by Merck and Company. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, joint/muscle ache, and headache. Does anyone else recognize this tablet?

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I have had raised cholesterol for years and was changed to Vytorin about 12 months ago. I am now on 10/80. I have been under a neurologist for years about "unexplained white matter" on my brain. For the past few months when med was raised, I have had tingling in arms legs and down the side of my face. I feel very unbalanced and "off with the fairies" at times and know that I am just not right. Thinking and memory has been effected. I am now looking at medication (Vytorin) and have stopped taking it to see if these symptoms improve. Is there anybody else out there who has experienced the same symptoms on these meds.? I am at my wits end ## Hello, Marg! How are you? Those can be side effects of Vytorin, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, hea...

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Is it ok to cut the Vytorin 10/80 pill (marked 315) in half? I would like to try half the dosage for two months and then see what my corresponding blood lab reading show insofar as potential changes in my cholesterol levels. Is it ok to cut this Vytorin 10/80 pill (marked 315) in half? ## Hello, GaryH! How are you? This isn't a time released tablet, so unless the pharmacy or your doctor has instructed you not to do so, it isn't a problem. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Need to know the drug name and what is prescribed for ## This is a Vytorin tablet, it contains 10mgs of Ezetimibe and 40mgs of Simvastatin, it's most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Learn more Vytorin details here. It may cause some problematic side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, severe headaches and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you so much. I was wondering since I put them up to save them. You have been very helpful. Thanks cookie

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I found a small round white pill marked with 312 on one side and the other side blank. I believe it to be a muscle relaxer. Can't find anything on any website. Does anybody have any clue what this could be? ## Hi tommyboy, The only white pill I'm finding marked with "312" on one side and blank on the other, happens to be oblong in shape and not round, as you described it. This particular pill is identified as Vytorin (ezetimibe 10mg + simvastatin 20mg), which is used in the treatment of high cholesterol. Manufacturer: Merck & Company Inc. National? Drug Code (NDC): 66582-0312 Size: 11.00 mm Another possible match I found is a white round pill marked with "512" as opposed to 312. This one happens to have a score line on the back side and is identified as gener...

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I have been on vytorin for about 4 yrs. In the past year I have been haveing some really bad pains in the muscles in my arms just down from my shoulders. It is usually just when I wake up. I hadn't considered this as a side affect of vytorin untill I read sore muscles in this forum. I've had great results from vytorin and with the exception of it's outrageious price wouldn't mind staying on it.How can I test, without stoping it, if this is the cause of my sore muscles. Would that symptom come on after 3 yrs. or is it possible that vytorin is the cause. Thanks. Oh! is there a generic for vytorin? ## It is always possible for your body to change and for you to suddenly start experiencing different symptoms from a medication you have been on. Have you talked to your doctor ...

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Can anyone help me to determine what kind of pill this is? I have found a lot of info with E311 but this has no E - it's just "311". Thanks! ## Hi Kellie - the tablet which you are describing is Vytorin (containing Ezetimibe 10 mg + Simvastatin 10 mg), which is used to treat high cholesterol. More information about this drug is available on the page for . Source ## Awesome. Thank you kindly for the info.

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white pill oblong and rounded on ends ## Pill Image This is Vytorin, 10mgs Ezetimibe and 40mgs Saimvastatin. It is used to help lower cholesterol. ## An oblong/oval solid white pill, with a capital S printed in the middle of one side, and on the other in smaller typing: 313 (on the right side of the pill)

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about as long as a pinky finger nail, completely blank on one side, face has 312 imprinted on it ## This is a Vytorin tablet, it contains 10mgs of Ezetimbe and 20mgs of Simvastatin, commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, joint/muscle aches and depression. Read more: Do you have any other questions?

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i need to now what this pill is asap!!! I think it might be a hydracodone but i need to know for sure ## Located a match it's Vytorin (active ingredients Ezetimibe 10 mg and Simvastatin 80 MG) which is used for the treatment of dyslipidemia. To learn more click on the link below... used for the treatment of dyslipidemia Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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white oval pill ## The pill in description is Vytorin, which is a generic for Ezetimibe (10 mg) + Simvastatin (40 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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small oblong white pill apo on one side number083 on other. might be vytorin generic ## white with 083 and on the other side apo 2AFA ## This tablet contains 20mgs of Paroxetine, a generic for Percocet. This is an antidepressant. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight gain.

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Due to costs, etc, interested in replacing Vytorin 10/80 with a generic Zocor. ## It really depends on your own body, generics work well for some people and for some, they don't. Under U.S. Federal Law, generic medications are allowed to differ in the active ingredient by as much as PLUS OR MINUS 20%, so that made by one company may contain the correct dosage and that made by another company may not.

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I just started taking 10 mg of Vytorin 1x day. I read it has many side effects. Does any one out there have any advice on this drug and what I should watch for as far as side effects. ## Ohhhhhhh, please! Say it isn't so! I recently started on Vytorin as well but I've not noticed anything weird. I don't know a thing about it except it replaces two other meds I was on. Hopefully, neither of us experiences any side effects. ## I recently began a regimen of Vytorin and am experiencing acute swelling of ankles and legs. Would like to know if others have experienced this. ## Ive been taking 10/20 vytorin for three mo. an notice swelling of hands legs ankles an back going to doctor today never swell before ## I've not experienced this ... I'm sorry everyone else has. I app...

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