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How to use Simvastatin (Zocor) - Doctor Explains

In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Simvastatin, also known as Zocor. We will discuss how and when to use it, we will cover its side effects, dosage and much, much more. You can find more useful videos on cardiovascular diseases and their treatments here:    • Cardiovascular Diseases And Treatments   Generic name: Simvastatin. Brand names: Zocor. Available as tablets. How to use it? - Tablet: just swallow it whole with half a glass of water. It is best to take this medicine in the evening after eating or before going to bed. As at night, the liver makes more cholesterol, so the medicine can be more effective. When to use it? Simvastatin is part of a group of drugs called Statins. They inhibit the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which normally plays an essential role in the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver. This lowers the circulating LDL, the total cholesterol and increased HDL-cholesterol. Therefore Simvastatin can be used to treat a high cholesterol, familial hypercholesterolemia and it can be used to prevent cardiovascular disease. What is the correct dosage? The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms. Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you. - However, when treating adults most doctors will start with an initial dose of 10–20 mg 1x per day. Which, if necessary, can be increased to max. 80 mg 1x per day. What are the side-effects? - Rare (0.01-0.1%): abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness, peripheral neuropathy, hepatitis, jaundice, pancreatitis, skin rash, itching, muscle cramps, angioedema, arthritis, vasculitis, fever, facial flushing, and malaise. Very rare (0.01%): insomnia, memory impairment, liver failure and anaphylactic reaction. Safety: - First of all it is safe to drive when using simvastatin. - However, it rarely can cause liver abnormalities which can be increased with consumption of too much alcohol. Therefore it is often advised to not drink or at most 1 glass a day while using simvastatin. - In addition do not drink grapefruit juice, as this enhances the effect of simvastatin, which can cause side effects. - Furthermore, simvastatin can have interactions with other drugs your are taking. always discuss this with your prescribing doctor. - Lastly, do not use simvastatin while pregnant or while breastfeeding, as it can be dangerous. - Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. - I want to give special thanks to my sponsors on Patreon: - Sebastian Houwing: Investor Literature: 1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2022). Simvastatine. 2: Apotheek.nl (2022). Simvastatine. * The images in this video are used for educational purposes only. Most of the images and videos in this video come from https://www.canva.com/. Follow me on instagram: @HOWTOMEDICATE Follow me on twitter: @HOWTOMEDICATE Support me on Patreon:   / howtomedicate