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Ist Simvastatin sinnvoll?
Seit die „Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study“ im Jahr 1994 in einer Studie mit 4.444 Patienten nachgewiesen hat, dass das Statin Simvastatin gegen den Herzinfarkt wirkt, hat eine große Zahl wissenschaftlicher Studien mit verschiedenen Statinen diesen Effekt gegen Herzinfarkt und Schlaganfall bestätigt.
Wann sind Statine sinnvoll?
Die American Heart Association empfiehlt die Verordnung von Statinen an alle Erwachsene im Alter von 40–75 Jahren mit einem LDL-Cholesterin von 70–189 mg/dl und einem Risiko von 7,5 \% oder mehr auf einen Herzinfarkt oder einen Schlaganfall innerhalb von 10 Jahren.
Is simvastatin bad?
A very small number of people taking simvastatin may have mild memory problems or confusion. If these rare effects occur, talk to your doctor. Rarely, statins may cause or worsen diabetes. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks.
What is simvastatin tab 20mg?
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower „bad“ cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise „good“ cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as „statins.“. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver.
What is in simvastatin medication?
Simvastatin is a medication included in the class of drugs called statins. Statin drugs are used together with diet and exercise to reduce blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol („bad cholesterol“). Simvastatin is sold as a single-ingredient generic medication and under the brand-name Zocor.
Is simvastatin generic for Lipitor?
Simvastatin comes under the name Zocor, while Lipitor is the brand name for atorvastatin. Each is available as a generic product, as well. You can buy either drug in most pharmacies with a prescription from your doctor. The drugs are available in the following strengths: