Get Simvastatin and Ezetimibe Online
- A prescription medication
- Also known by its brand name Vytor
- Treats high cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease
Vytorin is a combination medication made up of active ingredients simvastatin and ezetimibe. Simvastatin is a statin that helps reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and non-fatal myocardial infarction. Ezetimibe is a dietary cholesterol absorption inhibitor. Vytorin is available as a daily tablet.
Simvastatin and ezetimibe work by reducing the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol absorbed in the digestive tract and naturally produced in the body.
You may qualify for simvastatin and ezetimibe if you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, heterozygous hypercholesterolemia, or primary hyperlipidemia.
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Frequently asked questions
A healthcare provider can help you determine the appropriate dosage of simvastatin and ezetimibe. Generally dosages range from 10 to 80 mg (milligrams) daily.
Health experts do not recommend taking more than one dose within a 24 hour period. If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
A healthcare provider may not recommend simvastatin and ezetimibe to those with a history of liver disease, liver complications, or chronic muscle pain. Vytorin is not recommended for children under the age of 10.
As with any medication, it’s possible to be allergic to simvastatin and ezetimibe. Let a healthcare provider know if you experience any allergy symptoms while taking simvastatin and ezetimibe.
While simvastatin and ezetimibe doesn’t interact with any specific food or drink besides grapefruit, it’s important to follow a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet while taking the medication.
Be sure to let a healthcare provider know if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant before starting Vytorin (simvastatin and ezetimibe). Taking simvastatin and ezetimibe while pregnant or breastfeeding may harm an unborn child.
Health experts do not recommend drinking alcohol while taking simvastatin and ezetimibe. Drinking too much alcohol while taking simvastatin and ezetimibe may negatively affect the liver.
You may experience the following side effects while taking simvastatin and ezetimibe:
- Muscle cramps
- Diarrhea
- Muscle pain
- Stiffness
- Fever
While taking simvastatin and ezetimibe, you may experience the following severe side effects:
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Extreme fatigue
- Swelling
- Inflammation in the pancreas
- Rash
- Trouble breathing
Reach out for emergency assistance if you experience any severe side effects while taking simvastatin and ezetimibe.
Simvastatin and ezetimibe may interact with the following medications:
- Cyclosporine
- Danazol
- Antifungals
- Fibric acid derivatives
- HIV protease inhibitors
- Amiodarone
- Verapamil
- Warfarin
Be sure to let a healthcare provider know about all of the medications and supplements you are taking before starting Vytorin.
It’s possible to overdose on simvastatin and ezetimibe. Be sure to seek emergency assistance if you believe you or someone you know may have overdosed on simvastatin and ezetimibe.
Simvastatin and ezetimibe may begin working in the first couple of days of taking the medication. However, you may begin to see cholesterol levels lower within a month of taking the medication.
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