Simvastatin 20 Mg

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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This pill is a different shape than what I'v received in the past. Is it an acceptable generic?? PS I spelled Simvastatin incorrectly! ## Hello, Just to confirm, I located the pill in description to be 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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I started taking 20 mg of simvastatin about 6 days ago. I haven't had any problems except for a mild headache. But last night, something happened that is really freaking me out. I don't know if I should continue to take the medication. I took my pill after supper around 6 p.m. I went to bed around 11. As soon as I laid down, I felt a tightness in my chest and like I couldn't catch my breath. I don't have asthma and have never expereinced anything like this before. I felt like I couldn't take a deep breath. I also started yawning one after another for about 15 minutes. I read the leaflet for this drug that I received from the pharmacy. It listed shortness of breath and tightness in the chest as a sign of an allergic reaction? Should I take my pill tonight and see if i...

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For about three years there was a "hell" for me to walk because of the side effects from Simvastatin. Got from my doctor in 2008 prescription on Simvastatin, one 10 mg pill / day. My cholesterol at the time measured over 4. After about half a year, the dose was increased to 20 mg since my cholesterol level only increased. At the same time my feet started to hurt but neither the doctor or myself realized that this was Simvastatin connected. At the same time I also got problem with a"spur" under one heal. (How I got rid of the "spur" without surgery, is another story) From the first Simvastatin pill I swallowed, the lips tickled for a minute or two, then it stopped. Now I marvel why did I not respond to this clear signal at the time, but I did not. I had not the ha...

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I have been taking Telsartan H 80 for almost 2009. I was also taking simvastatin 20 mg but due to irregularity in taking Simvastatin tablet my colesterol was high and also there was another reason, I had experienced severe pain in my right hand muscle and on the upper back due to accumulation of spasm. My doctor, when came to know about this he changed the medicine to Cretsor 20mg. Now I am taking Telsartan H 80 and Crestor 20. My recent blood test has come out with outstanding result my lipid profile is under very much under control. But following are my blood pressure reading : 107/64; 117/69;114/67;117/71; I have been taking my blood pressure reading for last 4 months on a weekly basis. I am very strict with my diet control and I walk almost 4/5 km at least 4 - 5 days a week. I need ...

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One side has:RDY Other side: 200 ## I got a package with one Tan Pill in it. one side says:RDY and the othe says: 200 what is it? ## Located a match it's Simvastatin 40 mg, which is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions to information to add? Please post back if you do. ## What is simvastatin? Advertisement Feedback for Simvastatin User Reviews Avg User Rating 16 Reviews 7.0 Rate it! Simvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. Simvastatin reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and total cholesterol in the blood. Lowering your cholesterol can help prevent heart...

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sir--my angioplasty was done in 2006.i was prescribed atrovastatin 10 mg /day till date.when i complained about slight lethargy and tiredness ,the doctor prescribed SIMVASTATIN 10 mg./day.after reading its side effects ,is it adviseable to take the medicine?

My husband was taking generic 40mg Simvastatin made by Accord Healthca. They are oval brick red with S 6 on side 1. Can we cut them in half to get 20mg dose. His Dr wrote a new prescription for 20mg and I hate to waste a half full bottle of the 40mg . ## This can safely be done with any medication that isn't time released, as long as there aren't specific instructions on the label that tell you not to do so. Prescribing a new dosage is just a definite way to make sure the person is getting the correct dose, because when you cut a pill in half, there can be some irregularities, but they are usually miniscule. You may want to try cutting one or two and see how it works. Some pills tend to very crumbly, so cutting results in their falling apart and can make it harder to get the cor...

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so far ny wife is prescribed : TG TOR 20 mg 1 tab/day Deplatt 20 mg 1 tab/day Coversyl Plus 1 tab/day Depin Retard 20 mg 1 tab/day she had a partial block in left Carotid vain. but yesterday, we received: LOPRIN 75 mg for Depin Retard and ZOSTA 10 mg for TG TOR. are they ok? ## Loprin is a low dose aspirin to slow clotting of the blood ## Yes, that is odd. Depin Retard contains the active ingredient Nifedipine, which is an anti-anginal medication and the Lopin is, as Donna said, Aspirin, used as a blood thinner. They are not interchangeable. The TG TOR contains Atorvastatin and the Zosta contains Simvastatin, they are in the same class of medications and are used to lower cholesterol, so switching from one to the other here isn't really a problem. Who made the switch? Was it ordered...

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Pink oval pill with ZA 20 on it, what is it? ## ZA 20 pink oval tablet contains Simvastatin 10 mg. (NDC: 68382-0066) Inactive Ingredients: - Ascorbic acid - Ferric oxide yellow - Hydroxypropyl cellulose - Hypromelloses - Magnesium stearate - Magnesium silicate - Titanium dioxide - Citric acid anhydrous - Ferric oxide red - Lactose anhydrous - Corn starch ## This is 10mgs Simvastatin, a generic for Zocor. This is used to help lower cholesterol. Some of the most common side effects include: diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion and weakness.

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10 mg oxycodone instant release is a small pink round pill with 93 on one side and 7153 on the other other name is roxy 10 mg or roxycodone ## Actually, a tablet with the 93 marking on one side and 7153 on the other contains 10mgs of Simvastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. Learn more Simvastatin details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. Additionally, there is no 10mg instant release Oxycodone, the instant release is a generic for OxyIR and is only available as a 5mg tablet. Roxicodone is a regular release formulation, which will take 15 to 20 minutes to start working, just like any other normal release medication. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with? ## Roxycodone 10 mg is a small pink/ peach colored...

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these black bumps appered where i noticed a couple of days ago . i have a metalaic taste food taste terriable. i take other meds too. gabapentin 3 times a day3oomg,metformin 1000mg 2 times a day. lisinopril hctz 10/12.5mg. simvastatin 20mg . all since since 4/24/12. shouild i see my doctor? ## The odd taste in your mouth could be caused by several of them, you can help to minimize that by making sure that you don't hold them in your mouth or on your tongue for any period of time. Rather make sure you swallow them as soon as possible with a full 8 ounce glass of water. Learn more Omeprazole details here. Learn more Gabapentin details here. Learn more Lisinopril details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. Learn more Simvastatin details here. However, the mouth sores are...

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Round tan pill with the initials RDY on one side and 200 on the other side. What is it? ## I received pills matching this description with a prescription for Simvastatin (40 mg tablets). The RDY identifies the pills as product of Dr. Reddy Laboratories, but I can't find confirmation that they are what they are supposed to be. ## Sorry, I cannot find any listing for this. There are only a few of their pills that are approved for us in the US, if you obtained this via mail order from another country or something, I am afraid we cannot confirm what it is. ## I received the same pill for a prescription of Simvastatin 40 mg or Zocor from a reputable pharmacy in Illinois. ## Apparently this is a very new generic version, it isn't in any of the professionals databases that I use, or th...

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I M SUFFERING FROM ANGINA SINCE 2001. I HAVE TAKEN SIMVASTATIN 20 MG. 1 PER DAY, HALF OF ASPRIN AT NIGHT AND KEEP HALF OF ISORSOBIDE D.N. 10 MG UNDER TOUNG TO PREVENT CHEST TIGHTENING WHEN WALKING, CYCLING OR DOING MANUAL WORK. NOW MY CHEST TIGHTENS EVEN IN MY SLEEP. I GET UP AND USE HALF OF ISDN 10 MG. SOMETIMES IT IS DIFFICULT TO TAKE MY MEALS AT NIGHT. WILL THIS GET WORSE/ PL. PRESCRIBE MEDICINE. GOD BLESS YOU.

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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Can you tell me who manufactures RX 791? ## RX 791 is Simvastatin 20 mg manufactured by Ranbaxy. The brand name equivalent is Zocor. ## I cannot find out anything about Ranbaxy....Where are they located....and are they a reputable firm? ## Ranbaxy seems to be a large manufacturer with locations throughout the world. They are headquartered in India. Their company profile states: "Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, headquartered in India, is an integrated, research based, international pharmaceutical company, producing a wide range of quality, affordable generic medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. The Company is ranked amongst the top ten global generic companies and has a presence in 23 of the top 25 pharma markets of the world. The Company with...

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round salmon colored pill, #93 0n one side, #7154 on other side ## The pill in description is Simvastatin (20 mg). 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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I am prescribed 20 mg of zocor once per day. Can I use a 40 mg cut in half and get the same result? ## Yes, this is safe to do, as long as a medication is not a time released tablet or your doctor/pharmacist has instructed you not to do so. Zocor contains the active ingredient Simvastatin and is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, joint/muscle aches and abdominal pain. Read more: Is there anything else I can hep you with?

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a round salmon colored pill with Rx 791 printed on one side ## 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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What is a round tablet, light salmon colored, with RX 791 on one side? ## Simvastatin Tablets 20 mg ## Steve's id is correct, but I wanted to add a little more information. This is a generic for Zocor, which is used to help lower blood cholesterol.

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