What is Simvastatin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: SimvastatinBrand:
Simvastatin is an antilipid agent used with diet therapy to reduce risk for coronary heart disease, stroke and transient ischemic attacks (mini strokes). It is also used for treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol).
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How do members experience Simvastatin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) | 536 | 92 | |
| Hyperlipidemia | 116 | 18 | |
| Chronic kidney disease | 56 | 0 | |
| General health | 53 | 10 | |
| Increased lipids in blood (hyperlipidemia) | 30 | 15 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle pain | 9 | |
| Muscle cramps | 7 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 5 | |
| Pain | 5 | |
| Cramps in legs | 4 | |
| Joint pain | 4 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 29 | |
| Moderate | 21 | |
| Mild | 39 | |
| None | 268 |
Member evaluations
dtouchstonez
evaluated on Jul 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for hyperlipidemia: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
im2yy
evaluated on Jun 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
dbrister
evaluated on Aug 29, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for high cholesterol: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
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