Simvastatin Side Effects WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Simvastatin Side Effects
Unwanted side effects are possible while being treated with simvastatin. Usually the side effects are mild and require no medical treatment. Some of the most common side effects of simvastain are headache, abdominal pain, and constipation. Rhabdomyolysis, insomnia, and depression occur in less than one percent of people taking simvastatin.1
Fast Facts:
- Fever, cough, and muscle cramps are rare side effects that should be reported to a health care provider.2
- An allergic reaction is rare and any signs of an allergic reaction require emergency medical care.3
- Upper respiratory infection is a possible side effect of simvastatin.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: Simvastatin Side Effects: An Introduction
- ↑ Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Simvastatin (Oral Route) Side Effects
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Healthline): What Are the Possible Side Effects of Simvastatin
- ↑ Drugs.com: Simvastatin Side Effects
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- Contributor: Misty Staker
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 30, 2009
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- Contributor: Misty Staker
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Side Effects of Simvastatin, Effects of Simvastatin, Adverse Reactions to Simvastatin, Simvastatin Adverse Reactions
- Last update: May 15, 2009
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