Vytorin, a drug combining simvastatin and ezetimibe, is used for high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This eMedTV article further discusses the drug, including information on its uses, effects, strengths, potential side effects, and more.
Potential Vytorin side effects may include headache, joint pain, and gas. As this page from the eMedTV site explains, certain side effects, such as nausea or vomiting, may be a sign of something more serious and should be reported to your doctor.
If you are first starting Vytorin and muscle aches occur, do not be alarmed -- this is common. As this eMedTV article explains, however, in rare cases, muscle aches can be a sign of serious muscle problems that can lead to a breakdown of tissue.
While some side effects may occur with Vytorin, weight gain, contrary to popular belief, is not one of them. This eMedTV page offers diet suggestions and tips on helping with weight gain in the event that you start to notice it becoming a problem.
If you are using Vytorin and joint pain occurs, there are certain treatments you can try. This eMedTV segment provides short-term relief suggestions, such as pain relief medicines, moist or dry heat, and cold packs.
Side effects may develop when taking Vytorin, and muscle pain is one of the more common ones. This eMedTV page describes the serious muscle problems that can occur and also lists drugs that may increase this risk if used in conjunction with Vytorin.
Some side effects may occur with the use of Vytorin; however, it is uncertain if memory loss is one of them. This eMedTV page discusses the link between Vytorin and memory loss, and explains what to do if memory loss occurs during treatment.
Serious but rare side effects may occur with the use of Vytorin. However, depression is quite uncommon. This eMedTV article discusses the possible link between Vytorin and depression and also lists signs of depression to watch for.
Many different side effects are possible when taking Vytorin, and liver problems are one of them. This eMedTV resource discusses various forms of liver problems that are often seen with this medication, such as jaundice, hepatitis, or hepatoma.
High cholesterol and high triglycerides can often be managed with Vytorin. As this eMedTV Web page explains, using Vytorin helps control the rate of cholesterol production in the body, which can help prevent problems related to high cholesterol.
The recommended Vytorin dosage for people who are starting the drug is 10/20 mg a day. This page of the eMedTV library provides general dosing guidelines for Vytorin and offers tips on when and how to take it to ensure safe, effective treatment.
This eMedTV page explains how certain drugs, such as fibrates or antifungals, may cause negative reactions when mixed with Vytorin. Drug interactions may result in increased levels of Vytorin in the blood or reduced effectiveness of both drugs.
When niacin and Vytorin are used together, there is an increased risk of developing serious muscle problems. This eMedTV resource discusses the reaction between Vytorin and niacin in detail and describes the muscle problems that may occur.
When grapefruit juice and Vytorin are combined, a negative reaction occurs. As this eMedTV resource explains, even one glass of grapefruit juice a day can significantly increase the levels of simvastatin (a component of Vytorin) in the blood.
Cholesterol medicines, like Vytorin, tend to cause an increase in liver enzymes. This eMedTV page discusses other Vytorin precautions and warnings to be aware of, including other potential side effects and who should not take the drug.
It is not clear what to expect if you overdose on Vytorin. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the results of animal studies on this topic, treatment options, and factors that would affect the severity of your overdose symptoms.
There are many situations in which you should not take Vytorin, and pregnancy is one of them. This eMedTV article explains how Vytorin may cause harm to a fetus and offers suggestions on what to do if you become pregnant while taking the drug.
At this time, it's unknown whether Vytorin passes through breast milk in humans. This eMedTV segment takes a look at Vytorin and breastfeeding, including information on why it may be best to wait until your child is weaned before starting the drug.
At this time, generic Vytorin is not available. As this eMedTV resource explains, until all applicable patents for the drug have expired, other drug manufacturers are not allowed to make a generic version of this cholesterol medicine.
Vytorin alternatives often include statins or other cholesterol medicines. This eMedTV article lists various types of statins and other classes of cholesterol medications, such as bile acid sequestrants, fibrates, and niacin.
Does taking Vytorin increase your risk of cancer? As this eMedTV segment explains, there is still no definite answer. This article discusses the research on cancer and Vytorin, explaining how more information is needed before we know for sure.
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