No, this medication is contraindicated in pregnant females.
simvastatin
This medicine is used for reduction of total cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglycerides in primary hypercholesterolemia(high level of cholesterol), heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia(high cholesterol levels) or combined hyperlipidemia( high levels of lipids). Reduce the risk of mortality and non fatal myocardial infarction(heart attack).
Contradications
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have active liver disease. Women must be protected by non-hormonal contraceptive methods.
Side effects
Some patients may experience headache, abdominal pain and diarrhoea, constipation, muscle cramps, alopecia(hair loss), peripheral neuropathy(nerve disorder), anemia, hepatitis, myalgia(pain in a muscle), jaundice or rashes.
Expert Advice
Do not increase the quantity than prescribed by the doctor. If the condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away. Do not flush simvastatin down the toilet. Keep simvastatin out of the reach of children. Store the simvastatin at room temperature. Keep simvastatin away from sunlight.
FAQs
I am pregnant, can I use this medication?
Is it safe to drive while using this medication?
As a side effect, patient might experience dizziness which makes it unsafe to drive.
Can I stop this medicine when I feel better?
Consult your prescriber before stopping this medication despite the fact
For how long does it take simvastatin to show its effect?
It starts to show its effect within a few minutes of administration.
How effective is simvastatin?
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower BAD cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise GOOD cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of medicines known as Statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering BAD cholesterol and triglycerides and raising GOOD cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
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