Question 1

1 carotid artery closed. # 2 carotid 60%   secondary artery  restricts blood flo. i am on  simvastatin 20mg  warfarin  5-7 mg. will serrapeptase  help?

Accepted Answer

Depends on symptoms: U should see a vascular surgeon and get evaluation of plaque to see what type of plaque you have.

Question 2

i've been taking advicor for five years and now my doctor is switching me to zocor (simvastatin).  how long does the niacin stay in your body..  flushing?

Accepted Answer

Good question: I researched your question: the half life of extended release Niacin in Advicor (lovastatin and niacin) is very variable, & depends on gender, dose, & individual characteristics. It peaks 5 hours after a single dose. Following years of treatment, it's probably safe to assume that it will take days (3-5) to wear off completely. Possibly longer depending on dose.

Question 3

does it matter if i take simvastatin at 5 pm or better at 9 pm?

Accepted Answer

With food: Statins should be taken with the largest meal of the day.

Question 4

what is zocor (simvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Zocor (simvastatin): Zocor is simvastatin a lipid control drug

Question 5

how effective is simvastatin?

Accepted Answer

Very: If you are asking about how well it works for lowering cholesterol, then it is very effective

Question 6

how safe is simvastatin 40 mg?

Accepted Answer

simvastatin: Simvastatin 40mg is usually very safe.

Question 7

when does someone get simvastatin?

Accepted Answer

When LDL  is high: Simvastatin is a statin drug good to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
It is usually given when diet and exercise fail to reduce cholesterol to guideline levels. It is also started when pts have known coronary or cerebral artery disease and the level needs to be controlled faster.

Question 8

should you take simvastatin at night?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If possible. Cholesterol production peaks in the evening/at night, so it's believed that taking statins at that time helps maximize their effectiveness.

Question 9

simvastatin, one every other day okay?

Accepted Answer

simvastatin: The data for Simvastatin effective use are based on once a day. It may work every other day but no good data to support that.

Question 10

could simvastatin make you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Per Drugs.Com: Simvastatin has potential side effects to include: Increased hunger, loss of appetite and weight loss.

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1 carotid artery closed. # 2 carotid 60% secondary artery restricts blood flo. i am on simvastatin 20mg warfarin 5-7 mg. will serrapeptase help?

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I've been taking advicor for five years and now my doctor is switching me to zocor (simvastatin). how long does the niacin stay in your body.. flushing?

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Does it matter if i take simvastatin at 5 pm or better at 9 pm?

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How safe is simvastatin 40 mg?

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