Question 1

what is the definition or description of: vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Vytorin: Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) is a  medication used to reduce cholesterol levels.   An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see:   https://www.drugs.com/vytorin.html

Question 2

how can i fall asleep faster,it takes me hrs to get to sleep,im taking 2 benadryls,50mg,2 melatonins 5 mg and simvastatin 40mg,have allergies so i cant take a sleeping pill,drink coffee but only 1 a day and no double or triple shots anymore so how?

Accepted Answer

: Go to uptodate.com and read about things that will help with this sleep issue. Then try them.

Question 3

what can i take at night to sleep better,my kidneys are bad so i have to be careful,i take benadryl for allergies and melatonin and simvastatin,any sleeping pills i can buy thats not bad for kidneys,trains are banging all night and i cant sleep?

Accepted Answer

: Most prescribed sleeping pills are not nephrotoxic but taking sleeping pill every night is not a good idea. Both benadryl and melatonin are the common meds for insomnia but they are not always effective. Behavior therapy and sleep hygiene are the best treatments. Avoid daytime nap, keep yourself busy all days (mind and body), go to bed the same time, no toss and turn &amp; do deep breathing technique.

Question 4

please describe the medication: zocor (simvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Reduces blood fats: This medication is used to reduce lipids i.e. Cholesterol and fats in the circulatory system after diet and exercise therapies have failed. It is for the prevention of heart disease. One interesting fact is that grapefruit should not be eaten when you take this drug.

Question 5

can pregnant women use zocor (simvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Zocor (simvastatin): is FDA pregnancy category X. Should NOT be used if pregnant.

Question 6

is it safe to take tricor with zocor (simvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes but: Laboratory monitoring is required.

Question 7

i'm allergic to zocor (simvastatin) so my doc just called in lofibra. i'm scared to try. your opinions please- scared since i was allergic to zocor (simvastatin)!

Accepted Answer

Fenofibrate: Lofibra is an entirely different chemical from zocor (simvastatin). There would not be cross allergy.

Question 8

is niapsan %00mg er  anight  time or morning medicine? my bottle just says take 1. i have been on niaspan 500mg for 3 years, and zocor. but i don't know if they are taken together or if niaspan is a day or night medicine, or zocor.?

Accepted Answer

Niaspan (niacin) : Niaspan (niacin) is best taken in the morning with a low dose 81 mg aspirin.  The Aspirin lessens the flushing that accompanies the niaspan (niacin).
Zocor is best taken in the evening, when it is 10% more effective due to the body's biorhythm.

Question 9

i have been taking 30 mg of prozac and 300 mg of welburtrineveryday. is that a good combinatin when i am also taking 40 .mg of zocor and15mg ofmeloxicam is all of this ok iam taking 30 mg of prozac a day , and 150 mg of welbrutrin 2 times?

Accepted Answer

: Are you being treated for depression? There are both pro's &amp;Con's of combining  wellbutrin with Prozac. If your psychiatrist is experienced using this combination and feels you're doing well on it,I would be reassured.

Question 10

what are side effects of zocor (simvastatin) from?

Accepted Answer

Rare, but not zero: Most people have no side effects from "statin" medications. A small percentage of people may get muscle symptoms and a very small number can develop life-threatening muscle cell destruction called rhabdomyolysis. Also uncommon are serious liver problems. The benefits of lowering cholesterol far outweigh the risks. Unfortunately, a misguided public scare has exagerated these risks.

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What is the definition or description of: vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) allergy?

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How can i fall asleep faster,it takes me hrs to get to sleep,im taking 2 benadryls,50mg,2 melatonins 5 mg and simvastatin 40mg,have allergies so i cant take a sleeping pill,drink coffee but only 1 a day and no double or triple shots anymore so how?

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What can i take at night to sleep better,my kidneys are bad so i have to be careful,i take benadryl for allergies and melatonin and simvastatin,any sleeping pills i can buy thats not bad for kidneys,trains are banging all night and i cant sleep?

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Please describe the medication: zocor (simvastatin)?

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Can pregnant women use zocor (simvastatin)?

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Is it safe to take tricor with zocor (simvastatin)?

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I'm allergic to zocor (simvastatin) so my doc just called in lofibra. i'm scared to try. your opinions please- scared since i was allergic to zocor (simvastatin)!

A member asked:

Is niapsan %00mg er anight time or morning medicine? my bottle just says take 1. i have been on niaspan 500mg for 3 years, and zocor. but i don't know if they are taken together or if niaspan is a day or night medicine, or zocor.?

A member asked:

I have been taking 30 mg of prozac and 300 mg of welburtrineveryday. is that a good combinatin when i am also taking 40 .mg of zocor and15mg ofmeloxicam is all of this ok iam taking 30 mg of prozac a day , and 150 mg of welbrutrin 2 times?

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What are side effects of zocor (simvastatin) from?

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