Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) & depression: Vytorin, (ezetimibe and simvastatin) aka simvistatin is a cholesterol lowering drug. Cholesterol is a building block of all "steroid" hormones in the body. If steroid hormones such as progesterone, estrogen and testosterone are decreased, depression will ensue. Cholesterol is also vital in neurotransmitter transmission in the brain. Lastly, statins block coq10 necessary for the production of ATP (energy) in the brain, .
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Probably not, but...: I looked into the side effects of vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) online, but failed to notice its specific relation with depression. For your reference, welcome to http://www.Drugs.Com/sfx/vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin)-side-effects.Html. Best wish...
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