Monday, February 26, 2007

Simvastatin


Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or
throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side
effects:fast, pounding, or uneven heart rate;chest pain or heavy feeling, pain
spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;

More About SimvastatinIn addition to
you Simvastatin watching for changes
in your own symptoms, your family or other caregivers Simvastatin should be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12
weeks of treatment. Contact your doctor promptly if you have any of the
following side effects, especially if Simvastatin
they are new symptoms or if they get worse: mood changes, anxiety, panic Simvastatin attacks, trouble sleeping,
irritability, agitation, aggressiveness, severe restlessness, mania (mental
and/or physical hyperactivity), thoughts Simvastatin
of suicide or hurting yourself. FDA pregnancy category C. This medication Simvastatin may be harmful to an unborn
baby. Tell your doctor if you are Simvastatin
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Simvastatin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby.
Do not use this medication without telling Simvastatin
your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Older adults may be more likely Simvastatin to have side effects from
this medicine. Do not give this medication toSimvastatin a child younger than 12 years old.How should I take Simvastatin? simvastatin Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for
you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than
recommended by your doctor. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to
make sure you get the best results from this medication. Follow the directions
on your prescription label.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that
you are taking Simvastatin. You may
need to stop using the medicine for a short time. Do not stop using Simvastatin without first talking to
your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication
completely. Stopping this medication suddenly could cause you to have
unpleasant side effects. It may take up to 4 weeks of using this medicine
before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as
directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks
of treatment. Store Simvastatin at
room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose of Simvastatin?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your
next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly
scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. What
happens if simvastatin overdose? Seek
emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine. An overdose of Simvastatin
can be fatal.Symptoms of an Simvastatin
overdose may include uneven heartbeats, extreme drowsiness, confusion,
agitation, vomiting, blurred vision, feeling hot or cold, sweating, muscle
stiffness, feeling light-headed, fainting, seizure (convulsions), or coma.

What should I avoid simvastatin
taking Simvastatin? Avoid drinking alcohol. It can cause dangerous side
effects when taken together with Simvastatin.

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