Simvastatin 40 Mg

I've been taking Simvastatin 40 mg for a year and my cholesterol in below normal for my age and weight (130). Can I quit taking it cold turkey or do I need to ease off of it gradually? The only side effect I've had is the joint pain and not much energy. ## Hi pete, Although Simvastatin can be cold-turkeyed, I would still urge you to let your doctor know before you stop taking it, since I have read a few reports of terrible leg cramping and cardiac problems a couple weeks after stopping it. Everyone reacts differently, so there's no telling whether or not you'd even be likely to experience such symptoms. But if you want to play it safe you can always taper down by taking a fraction of the dose over a period of a couple weeks or so. Has anyone else here had success in stop...

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odor ## I'm sorry, are you referring to the tablets as having an odor or do they cause you to smell something funny when you take them? Some medications, since they are basically just chemicals, do have a funny odor to them, this is not unusual.

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ROUND PINK 93 ON ONE SIDE 7155 ON THE OTHER SIDE ## Just to clarify, the pill in description is Simvastatin (40 mg). Side effects of Simvastatin may include: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and a general feeling of weakness. Rare side effects include joint pain, memory loss, and muscle cramps. 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 have been having a problem with really sore breasts. Could this be a side effect? ## Simvastatin (40 mg). Side effects of Simvastatin may include: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and a general feeling of weakness. Rare side effects include joint pain, memory loss, and muscle cramps. 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. ## i have side effect like this do i need to take continue Simvastatin 40mg memory loss general feeling of weakness ## Hi Devi Lal Shrestha, I am not an MD, so I cannot say whether or not you should continue to take this drug. However, I definitely urge you to contact your doctor who prescribed the Simvastatin to you a...

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INFO ON SIMVASTSTIN 40 MG WITH LL ON THE FRONT AND CO4 ON THE BACK ## The pill in description is Simvastatin (40 mg). It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. Side effects of Simvastatin may include: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and a general feeling of weakness. Rare side effects include joint pain, memory loss, and muscle cramps. 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 I take AMOX TR-K CLV 875-125 MG TAB while also taking SIMVASTATIN 40MG TAB? ## Hi, Desiree! How are you? I didn't find any interactions listed between these two medications, but you should double check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. The antibiotic is a generic for Augmentin, it's used to treat various types of infections and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. Learn more Augmentin details here. Simvastatin is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol and may cause side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Simvastatin details here. ## Can I combine ibuprofen 800mg with amox tr-k clv 875-125mg ? I have headaches and my throat -glands are swollen/painful?

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What could be the result of combining Hydrocodone with Temazapam, Zolpidem,Propranolol, Simvastatin,and Venlafaxine? Combine this with 100 mg diphenhydramine, Alteril, & Estroven. ## Well, the first thing that jumps out at me is the Diphenydramine, why is she taking 100mgs of that? That's usually not recommended in doses over 50mgs. Learn more Diphenhydramine details here. And there can be some issues with taking all of these, but it really depends on the dosages and her tolerance to them. So, the next question is, are they all prescribed by the same doctor and filled by the same pharmacy? Or has she been using multiple doctors and pharmacies to get them? ## Wow...zolpidem with benadryl??? The hydro is fine and the others but not simultaneously. Zolpidem @5 mgs is stronger than ...

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unkown ## Zocor contains the active ingredient Simvastatin, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Are there any comments or questions?

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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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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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Is it ok to break 80 mg tablets in half to acheive 40mg dose? ## Of course it is! You would be far better and cheaper if you were to buy a good generic atorvastatin though, as Lipitor is exceedingly overpriced. 80mg is a HUGE dosage of atorvastatin, and is equivalent in potency to almost 160mg Simvastatin, which many consider the superior statin. Have you recently suffered a stroke or myocardial infarction? ## It is okay to do so, as long as the medication is not time released, and your doctor approves. My cardiologist often prescribes some of my medications in a higher dosage, so I can cut them in half, since it is often cheaper that way. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Atorvastatin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Are you on any othe...

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zocor ## The pill in description is Zocor (40 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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I would like to know the cost of g. e. Simvastatin 40 mg ## I'm sorry, but this website doesn't manufacture, prescribe, nor sell any medications or products, it is an information only website. Additionally, such pricing information will vary depending on your location and how many you are purchasing. Learn more Simvastatin details here. Where are you located?

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My sister is taking Nitroglycerin 2.5MG Caps. Simvastatin Tab 40 MG and Isinopril Tab 5MG. Can she drink the teas mention below, without any contraindications with these medications? Slippery Elm, Howthorn Berries, and Phenugreek Tea. ## Has she tried asking her doctor, or pharmacist? Unfortunately, this information may be hard to find, because herbal substances aren't usually checked for interactions, as is done with actual prescription medications. Thus, I can really only suggest she talk to her doctor, first.

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oval peach pill with S6 ## It is the latest generic for Simvastatin 40 mg ## Solomon's identification is correct, so thanks go out to him for posting it. Simvastatin is used to help lower cholesterol levels, but this class of medications may cause problematic side effects for some people which can include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. You can learn more Simvastatin details here. Are there any questions or comments?

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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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rose colored pill with 93 on one side and 7155 on the other ## This pill is simvastatin 40 mg, which is the generic for Zocor, used to lower Cholesterol levels. ## The identification provided by stew601 is correct, so thank you! Simvastatin is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more Simvastatin details here. Is there anything I can help with?

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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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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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Round pill, salmon color w/ RX 792 inscribed in it. ## RX 792 round pinkish tablet contains Simvastatin 40 mg (NDC 63304-792). Inactive Ingredients: - Ascorbic acid - Citric acid - Hydroxypropyl cellulose - Hypromellose - Iron oxides - Lactose - Magnesium stearate - Microcrystalline cellulose - Starch - Talc - Titanium dioxide Ref: DailyMed ## Yes, this a generic for Zocor, Simvastatin 40mgs.

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