Simcor® (niacin extended-release/simvastatin) is a medication often prescribed for the treatment of unhealthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It contains simvastatin and extended-release niacin, drugs that can help increase "good" cholesterol and decrease "bad" cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides. The medication comes in tablet form and should be taken once a day, at bedtime with a low-fat snack. Some of the side effects that have been reported with this medicine include itching, flushing, diarrhea, and back pain.
(Click Simcor to learn more about the effects of Simcor and to find out what you should discuss with your healthcare provider before starting this medication. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on Simcor.)
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