Simvastatin is commonly used to treat high cholesterol.
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Simvastatin tablets belong to a group of medication called ‘statins’. These are used to lower high cholesterol which can cause problems such as heart disease and stroke. Simvastatin tablets lower lipids known as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood and is intended for use in people who struggle to lower their cholesterol with diet and exercise alone.
Eventually build-up of ‘bad’ cholesterol can lead to a narrowing of the arteries. This narrowing can slow or block blood flow to vital organs such as the heart and brain. This blocking of blood flow can result in a heart attack or stroke.
Cholesterol plays an important role in how our bodies function, and we all require a certain amount of good cholesterol. It is made naturally in our liver but is also found in some foods such as milk, cheese, butter and processed meats. Too much Cholesterol can lead to clogged arteries which can cause heart disease, which is the largest cause of death in the UK. Triggers of high Cholesterol include:
A diet high in saturated fats
Smoking
Suffering with diabetes
A family history of high cholesterol or heart disease
Lack of exercise
Obesity
High Cholesterol levels can cause many further health complications, so is best lowered and managed. Simvastatin tablets are a good way for many people to do this in combination with lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and exercise. It is available to order from e-Surgery in 10mg, 20mg and 40mg. You dosage will depend on what your doctor or pharmacist has prescribed. The usual starting dose for Simvastatin tablets is 10mg or 20mg but will vary depending on your requirements. Remember Simvastatin tablets will be most effective if taken with a healthy diet and exercise.
You can buy Simvastatin tablets online at e-Surgery or at your local pharmacy. When buying medication online remember to buy from a secure, reputable source.
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the human body, and despite common misconceptions Cholesterol is good for us in the right context. High cholesterol is when you have too much, which increases the risk of this fatty substance blocking blood vessels. This increases the chance of heart problems and stroke, though high cholesterol itself does not have ‘symptoms’ as such it can lead to other serious health issues.
That is why if you buy Simvastatin tablets online they can be incredibly beneficial at preventing heart disease in those who could be prone to it.
When you buy Simvastatin tablets take 1 tablet a day. You can take it with or without food. Keep taking Simvastatin tablets unless your doctor tells you to stop.
If your doctor has prescribed Simvastatin tablets along with another medicine for lowering cholesterol containing any bile acid sequestrant, you should take 1 Simvastatin tablet at least 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking the bile acid sequestrant.
If you miss taking a Simvastatin tablet, take it as soon as you remember, or skip one dose until your next one. Do not take two Simvastatin tablets at the same time.
If you buy Simvastatin tablets online and they are too strong or too weak, speak to your Doctor or prescriber. Simvastatin tablets are available in 10mg, 20mg and 40mg.
Simvastatin is not known to have many side effects. Some people have reported unexplained muscle pain. This is more likely if you’re taking a higher dose of Simvastatin – and it can happen a few weeks or months after you first start taking this medicine. Report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness to a doctor straight away.
Another very rare side effect can be memory loss. This usually goes away when you stop taking the medicine.
Grapefruit juice contains one or more components that alter how the body uses some medicinal products, including Simvastatin tablets. Consuming grapefruit juice should be avoided.
Simvastatin tablets contain a sugar called lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Avoid drinking too much alcohol while taking Simvastatin tablets. Inform your doctor if you drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages daily. If you are over 65 years of age or older, if you have or have had liver disease, and if you have or have had ever muscle aches or weakness, diabetes, low blood pressure, seizures, thyroid or kidney disease.
Tell your Doctor or Pharmacist if you are taking any other medication before starting Simvastatin tablets. Some medication can make Simvastatin tablets less effective and vise versa, and could possibly increase the risk of side effects. Inform your Doctor or prescriber if you are taking any of the medications below:
Medicines used to alter the way your immune system works, e.g. ciclosporin
Certain antibiotics or antifungal medicines
Other medicines to regulate lipid levels, e.g. gemfibrozil, other fibrates, colestipol
Some calcium channel blockers used for angina or high blood pressure, e.g. amlodipine
Other medicines known to interact with Simvastatin tablets include ezetimibe, warfarin oral, contraceptives, stiripentol, cimetidine, phenazone, colchicine, and antacids
Medicines obtained without a prescription: St John’s Wort.
Oral fusidic acid to treat a bacterial infection
Do not take Simvastatin tablets if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. If you are able to get pregnant it is recommended to use some form of contraception to avoid pregnancy when taking Simvastatin tablets.
The safety of taking Simvastatin tablets when breast feeding is not currently known so is not recommended. Speak to your Doctor or prescriber before using this medication if you are breast feeding, pregnant, could be pregnant or are planning to get pregnant.
Consult you Doctor before taking Simvastatin tables for any of the following:
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to simvastatin or any of the other ingredients of this
medicine
if you currently have liver problems
if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
if you are taking or have taken in the last 7 days, a medicine called fusidic acid (a medicine for
bacterial infection) orally or by injection. The combination of fusidic acid and Simvastatin can
lead to serious muscle problems (rhabdomyolysis)
you consume large amounts of alcohol
you have kidney problems
you have thyroid problems
you are 65 years or older
you are female
you have ever had muscle problems during treatment with cholesterol-lowering medicines
called “statins” or fibrates
you or a close family member have a hereditary muscle disorder
High cholesterol can lead to problems such as heart disease and stroke. These can both be deadly. If used in combination with a healthy diet and exercise Simvastatin tablets can help to reduce this risk and lower cholesterol. You can easily buy Simvastatin tablets online from e-Surgery.
Both Atovastatin tablets and Simvastatin tablets are both ‘Statins’, which are medications used to help lower cholesterol. They work in very similar ways by helping reduce the build up of cholesterol in blood vessels that can lead to heart disease or stroke. They should both be used in combination with a healthy diet and exercise to get the best result.
Although similar there are some small differences. Atorvastatin is slightly stronger in dose, but this will of course depend on what you have been prescribed. For generic versions of both Atorvastatin tablets and Simvastatin tablets there is a small price difference.
If you find that one or the other is less effective or not working talk to your Doctor or prescriber to find the right solution for you. You can also use our free ask a pharmacist service for more advice before you buy Simvastatin tablets online.
Do not use Simvastatin tablets after the expiry date on the packaging. Always follow the Simvastatin tablet patient information leaflet, and store Simvastatin tablets in a cool, dry place.
Yes, you can legally buy Simvastatin tablets online from prescribers such as e-Surgery.
Whenever you are buying Simvastatin tabelets online or any other medication, make sure you check for the green GPhC logo on the bottom of each page of the website you are using.
You can use the GPhC website to check to see if a pharmacy is registered. This will ensure that when you buy Simvastatin tablets online they will be genuine.
You can also use our completely free Ask-a-Pharmacist service to get health advice from a trained professional. We’re here to help!
If you buy Simvastatin tablets online from e-Surgery prices start at £7.95. This includes the cost of a private prescription.
e-Surgery uses Royal Mail delivery with choices starting from Royal Mail 48 tracked delivery, Royal Mail tracked 24 and Royal Mail 1pm special delivery (discover more about e-Surgery delivery). When you buy Simvastatin tablets online they will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice. Find out to recycle packaging from e-Surgery.
The Simvastatin pack contains a patient information leaflet as well as a blister pack containing either 28, 56 or 84 tablets in 10mg, 20mg or 40mg.
When you buy Simvastatin tablets online they will come in blister packs that are not currently recyclable, so once they have been used can be disposed of in a general waste bin. If the Simvastatin tablets are unfinished dispose of medication safely and drop them off at a local pharmacy. Cardboard packaging and paper patient information leaflets are recyclable. For any more information on disposal of Simvastatin tablets you can use our free Ask-a-Pharmacist service.
The only tablets that seem to be effective for me.
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Hands down this is the best online pharmacy I have used. Quick, professional and reasonably priced. Very impressed with this service!
Rated 5 out of 5
Paige Hall –
I’ve always been a bit sceptical about ordering my medication online but when I received them they were genuine UK branded tablets.
Rated 5 out of 5
Paige Hall –
These work well to lower my cholesterol compared to ones I’ve tried previously.
Rated 5 out of 5
Paige Hall –
I have been unable to get these from my GP due to self-isolation but found them on here and it’s much more convenient.
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Paige Hall –
The only tablets that seem to be effective for me.
Paige Hall –
Hands down this is the best online pharmacy I have used. Quick, professional and reasonably priced. Very impressed with this service!
Paige Hall –
I’ve always been a bit sceptical about ordering my medication online but when I received them they were genuine UK branded tablets.
Paige Hall –
These work well to lower my cholesterol compared to ones I’ve tried previously.
Paige Hall –
I have been unable to get these from my GP due to self-isolation but found them on here and it’s much more convenient.