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Generic: niacin-simvastatin
An antihyperlipidemic combination - It is used in combination with a healthy diet to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol
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What may interact with this medicine?Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine?Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You may need regular tests to make sure your liver is working properly.You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Do not drink hot drinks or alcohol at the same time you take this medicine. Hot drinks and alcohol can increase the flushing caused by this medicine, which can be uncomfortable. This drug is only part of a total heart- health program. Your doctor or a dietician can suggest a low- cholesterol and low- fat diet to help. Avoid alcohol and smoking, and keep a proper exercise schedule. If you are diabetic, close monitoring of your blood sugars can help your blood fat levels. This medicine may change the way your diabetic medicine works, and sometimes will require that your dosages be adjusted. Check with your doctor or health care professional. Tell you doctor or health care professional right away if you get any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever and tiredness. Do not use this drug if you are pregnant or breast- feeding. Serious side effects to an unborn child or to an infant are possible. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for more information. If you are going to have surgery tell your doctor or health care professional that you are taking this drug. |
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