Question 1

I'm having glaucoma surgery this thurs. the 18th and i have not stopped taking simvistatin.  is it considered a blood thinner?

Accepted Answer

Simvistatin does not affect blood clotting.  Most glaucoma surgery is practically bloodless, so you can continue taking this medication even through the day of surgery.

Question 2

If i stop simvastatin for a few weeks to see if it could be affecting my blood sugar level, should there be any problem? my cholesterol  is only 175.

Accepted Answer

Simvastatin can have a minor effect on increasing blood sugar, but it is easy to correct with your diabetes medication. Allowing your cholesterol to increase in the mean time is a mistake. The longer you allow it to be elevated, the more damage it can do.

Question 3

Can simvastatin make your blood pressure go low?

Accepted Answer

Almost any drug can cause almost any side effect.  But clinical experience & data collection tell us which side effects are common, or uncommon.  Simvastatin is a cholesterol lowering drug.  It does not generally affect blood pressure.

Question 4

My np put me on simvastatin and i am having spikes in blood pressure. is it possible that is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Simvastatin is unlikely to cause spikes in blood pressure and an alternate condition appears more likely. It would be also unusual for statin therapy to be started at your age, unless simvastatin replaced a previous statin. Let your prescriber know about your findings so that options can be discussed.

Question 5

Can i take coumadin (warfarin) with simvastatin?i read where it thins the blood so could be dangerous.
thanks.

Accepted Answer

When you take more than one drug you do have an interaction. Simvastatin and coumadin (warfarin) are very often given together. Though now with newer blood thinners less coumadin (warfarin) is being used. Studies have shown that some statins increase risk and some decrease risk of bleeding.  So if you have no increased signs of bruising and bleeding you may be still okay.

Question 6

Why can't i donate blood, when i am on norvasc and zocor (simvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

There could be other reason/s why they do not allow you to donate blood. How high your blood pressure when you were there? I know that a small amount of Norvasc and zocor (simvastatin) in the blood can be detected and combination can increase risk for muscle damage. Perhaps this is something they want to prevent from happening to the blood receiver. Sometimes, blood center has different stringent criteria.

Question 7

Have rx for simvastatin. found out it raises blood sugar. diabetes runs in my family. should i still take it ?

Accepted Answer

If you don't actually have diabetes right now, the risk versus benefit would be in favor of your taking the medication for your cholesterol and for prevention of heart disease and stroke.  Many studies have shown benefit of Simvastatin in that regard.

Question 8

Can i stop simvastatin for a few days because of muscle pains? dr overseas. all blood tests within normal limits.

Accepted Answer

Till your doctor comes back, at any rate no harm done if stopped or reduced, given that your labs are fine and you are watching your diet, but you want to confer with your doctor when she/he arrives, wish you wellness

Question 9

I take 10 mg zocor (simvastatin) 20 mg prozac every morning after a few hours of being up blood pressure drops to 90/58 then after a few more hours goes back up. ?

Accepted Answer

Prozac (fluoxetine) is not known to significantly interact with simvastatin so it is not clear that is the cause and you may have morning hypotension for other reasons. You may simply be dehydrated in the morning.  However, if you are symptomatic with this morning low blood pressure or if persists  I recommend seeing your health care provider for an evaluation.

Question 10

Does simvastatin cause headaches? ive been getting them nonstop for almost a yr, i already cant take high blood pressure pills cause of kidney issues but my blood pressure stays normal, if my blood pressure is normal would it be safe to stop it?

Accepted Answer

At age 60, stopping a statin will require significant modification of your consumption of cholesterol containing foods , but systemic production of cholesterol (including low and high density lipoproteins) may predispose to subsequent adverse cardiac effects.  See a neurologist for diagnosis of unremitting headaches, as many are not caused by hypertension.

Is simvastatin a blood thinner

I'm having glaucoma surgery this thurs. the 18th and i have not stopped taking simvistatin. is it considered a blood thinner?

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If i stop simvastatin for a few weeks to see if it could be affecting my blood sugar level, should there be any problem? my cholesterol is only 175.

Can simvastatin make your blood pressure go low?

My np put me on simvastatin and i am having spikes in blood pressure. is it possible that is the cause?

Can i take coumadin (warfarin) with simvastatin?i read where it thins the blood so could be dangerous. thanks.

Why can't i donate blood, when i am on norvasc and zocor (simvastatin)?

Have rx for simvastatin. found out it raises blood sugar. diabetes runs in my family. should i still take it ?

Can i stop simvastatin for a few days because of muscle pains? dr overseas. all blood tests within normal limits.

I take 10 mg zocor (simvastatin) 20 mg prozac every morning after a few hours of being up blood pressure drops to 90/58 then after a few more hours goes back up. ?

Does simvastatin cause headaches? ive been getting them nonstop for almost a yr, i already cant take high blood pressure pills cause of kidney issues but my blood pressure stays normal, if my blood pressure is normal would it be safe to stop it?

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