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What is the recommended dose of coq10 per day for a 78 yr old woman with irregular heart beat?

I have always had very good cholesterol but on last blood test about 2 weeks ago , good cholesterol was still high , but the bad one had gone up. He put me on simvastatin which is a statin drug . He did that one time a few months ago and after about 2 weeks I stopped it by myself because it was... read more

Muscle knots from statins?

I was put on Simvastatin a few months ago. I’ve had bad muscle aches so I’ve cut it back to every other day (on my own). Now I’ve got like 2-3 hard muscle knots on each upper arm. They hurt when you apply pressure. I just wondering if this could be from the Simvastatin.

Amlodipine alternatives for better drug interactions?

What other nausea medication are out there that won't have as large of a drug interaction with simvastatin, carvedilol, tamsulosin, tramadol, dicyclomine, and hydroxyurea?

Will Atorvastatin cause me to lose my taste for food?

i am 82 years old and very active ,my doctor switched me from simvastatin 40mg to atorvastatin calcium 20mg three months ago and right after I lost my taste of food and lost 25lbs. . 6 feet tall went form 205 down to 180 the weight lost is ok for me .

Does Norvasc cause constipation? I have never had constipation until I started this medication?

I also take simvastatin but never suffered with constipation until I started Norvasc?

Can I drink a ruby red 4% grapefruit juice drink made by Ocean Spray

It is the diet version with 4% juice while their higher calorie drinks contain either 40 % or 100% juice I am on simvastatin and triamterene. I know the higher percentage drinks are a definite no go but this version is very low. What about if I dilute with water 1 to 1 ratio? Thank you

Can simvastatin cause muscle pain in just one shoulder?

This is my first time on cholesterol medication. I’ve been on it for 3 days and my 1 shoulder has some interesting pain. My 1 leg will cramp some too. Just trying to figure out if it’s the medication.

What drugs are contraindicated with fexofenadine?

81 year old taking clopidogrel, losartan, Zoloft, simvastatin

What is this drug for and the side effects?

Simvastatin. Is it for high blood pressure or what

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