Simvastatin is a medication that controls high cholesterol, reducing heart attack and stroke risk. In this week’s video Dr Hart-Pinto breaks down all the important questions you may have about this medication. Do you need to take Simvastatin (Zocor) for high cholesterol? Does it really work to reduce cholesterol?

• How and when should I use Simvastatin to get the best effects?
• How long do I need to take Simvastatin?
• What are the side effects of simvastatin?
• Why is grapefruit bad for simvastatin?

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#Statin #Simvastatin #Cholesterol

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:16 What is SIMVASTATIN ?
00:46 Who Shouldn’t Take SIMVASTATIN ?
01:12 Safety in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
01:38 Correct dose of SIMVASTATIN
01:57 How to take SIMVASTATIN
02:08 Duration of treatment
02:21 How long does SIMVASTATIN take to work ?
02:46 Avoid Grapefruit with statins
03:04 Alcohol & SIMVASTATIN
03:17 Missed Dose
03:34 Overdose
03:47 Side Effects of SIMVASTATIN
05:27 Legal Disclaimer
05:34 End Screen

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Further Reading - Resources for Patients

NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/simvasta...

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Last updated 25th July 2022

Next review date is 25th July 2025

Author: Dr Andrew Hart Pinto

Internally peer-reviewed: Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus 24th July 2022.

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2. Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus MBChB MRCGP

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