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| Simvastatin, Zocor Description Simvastatin is a statin, which inhibits HMG-CoA reductase. It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. Simvastatin is a synthetic derivate of a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. Action statin, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Indications hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, myocardial infarction prophylaxis, Side Effects constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, dyspepsia, elevated hepatic enzymes, flatulence, headache, heartburn, impotence, insomnia, myalgia, myositis, myasthenia, renal intratubular obstruction, rhabdomyolysis (fever, muscle aches or cramps, unusual tiredness or weakness), skin rash Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions Negative interactions: Chaparral, Comfrey, Coltsfoot Chaparral, Comfrey, and Coltsfoot may be toxic to the liver, which adds to side effect of statin drugs. Grapefruit juice Grapefruit juice impairs the breakdown of several drugs, including statins. Niacin High-doses of niacin combined with statin drugs could increase the risk of muscle damage and kidney injury. Red Yeast Rice Red Yeast Rice contains natural substances identical to statins. Positive interactions: Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamins A, D, E and K Cholesterol is a precursor to CoQ10 and vitamins A, D, E and K. Statin drugs can reduce their production.
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