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Niacin; Simvastatin

Popular Brands: : Simcor, Niacin; Simvastatin
Official FDA Reports25,234
Social Media Events212
Total Posts117
Avg. Review Score2.79/ 5
Active Ingredients
  • Niacin; Simvastatin
Brands and Other Names
Manufacturers
  • Abbvie Inc

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* Extracted from FDA Adverse Event Report

Explanation

The quarterly trend chart illustrates changing levels of adverse events over time. Results from both the FDA Adverse Event Database (FAERS) and adverse events extracted from social media by Druginformer are plotted side-by-side for easy comparison.


The proportion of people completing user reviews who complained about a side effect.

The proportion of social media adverse event complaints for each adverse event type.

The proportion of FAERS (FDA) adverse event complaints for each adverse event type.


Niacin; Simvastatin Side Effects

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Side Effect On Drug
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Alarm
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* DrugInformer calculates alarm using a proprietary algorithm. Alarm should not be taken as an ofiicial signal from the FDA or other regulatory entity.


User Voices

The following are comments from users that experienced side effects while taking Niacin; Simvastatin

Flushing

I've been on drug for approx 4-5 years. It's done wonders for on Cholesterol level, down to 150. I too experienced the flushing , but resolved via baby aspirin. However, my doctor reviewed new researc...


Source: Simcor Oral : User Ratings covering us...

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Hyperhidrosis

I have used Simcor for around five years. Only problem is the classic - flushing, wanting to pull my skin off, sweating , rapid heart beat. I can associate it with what I have eaten, especially spicy...


Source: Simcor Oral : User Ratings covering us...

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Cardiac Flutter

I have used Simcor for around five years. Only problem is the classic - flushing, wanting to pull my skin off, sweating, rapid heart beat . I can associate it with what I have eaten, especially spicy...


Source: Simcor Oral : User Ratings covering us...

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Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Flushing

Posted By Anonymous in fdb.rxlist.com on December 1, 2014 @ 12:00 am

I've been on drug for approx 4-5 years. It's done wonders for on Cholesterol level, down to 150. I too experienced the flushing, but resolved via baby aspirin. However, my doctor reviewed new researc...

Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Cardiac flutter, Hyperhidrosis

Posted By Kenn in fdb.rxlist.com on September 13, 2013 @ 12:00 am

I have used Simcor for around five years. Only problem is the classic - flushing, wanting to pull my skin off, sweating, rapid heart beat. I can associate it with what I have eaten, especially spicy...

Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Sinusitis

Posted By deno in fdb.rxlist.com on June 2, 2013 @ 12:00 am

i sometimes get sinis infectio

Druginformer Identified Side Effects: None

Posted By Anonymous in fdb.rxlist.com on July 22, 2012 @ 12:00 am

Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Dizziness, Vomiting, Visual impairment

Posted By jsmith in fdb.rxlist.com on April 26, 2012 @ 12:00 am

i only took this pill for 4 days....the 4th day i felt like i was dipped in fire from head to toe, i felt like i was going to throw up, i was very, very dizzy. The worst part of this 45 min "living h...

Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Flushing, Feeling hot, Paraesthesia

Posted By Anonymous in askapatient.com on April 20, 2012 @ 12:00 am

Side Effects: Rarely will get a warm tingling feeling about 4 hours after ingestion but usually stops after 30 mintes. Appears to be the flushing effect of niacin.. My cardiologist suggest...

Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Burning sensation, Urticaria

Posted By Anonymous in drugs.com on February 15, 2012 @ 12:00 am

Simcor (niacin / simvastatin) for High Cholesterol: I broke out in hives, my skin felt like it was on fire, and my face was burning red all the way down my neck, back and arms. Felt like I was going t...

Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Burning sensation, Urticaria

Posted By Anonymous in drugs.com on February 15, 2012 @ 12:00 am

I broke out in hives, my skin felt like it was on fire, and my face was burning red all the way down my neck, back and arms. Felt like I was going to itch to death. It happened about 1 every 2/3 days....

Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Flushing

Posted By Anonymous in drugs.com on July 9, 2011 @ 12:00 am

... take one time a day at bed time. I have experienced side effects but the good out weighs the bad. Make sure you don't have spicy foods or peppers that are HOT. This will cause flushing. Also make sure...

Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Flushing

Posted By HOT in El Dorado in drugs.com on July 9, 2011 @ 12:00 am

... take one time a day at bed time. I have experienced side effects but the good out weighs the bad. Make sure you don't have spicy foods or peppers that are HOT. This will cause flushing. Also make sure...


Additional Drug Information


* Warning: The facts and figures contained in these reports are accurate to the best of our capability; however, our metrics are only meant to augment your medical knowledge, and should never be used as the sole basis for selecting a new medication. As with any medical decision, be sure to work with your doctor to ensure the best choices are made for your condition.

* About FAERS: The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) is used by FDA for activities such as looking for new safety concerns that might be related to a marketed product, evaluating a manufacturer's compliance to reporting regulations and responding to outside requests for information. Reporting of adverse events is a voluntary process, and not every report is sent to FDA and entered into FAERS. The FAERS database may contain duplicate reports, the report quality is variable, and many factors may influence reporting (e.g., media attention, length of time a drug is marketed, market share). For these reasons, FAERS case reports cannot be used to calculate incidence or estimates of risk for a particular product or compare risks between products.