Lowering cholesterol levels- Simvastatin
At elevated LDL blood levels, cholesterol may accumulate from the blood in the vessel walls and narrow them. This leads to circulatory disorders with potentially serious consequences. Cholesterol is not fundamentally harmful as in appropriate quantities it is essential for the function of our body cells.However, if cholesterol levels cannot be adequately normalized by a healthy diet, exercise and weight loss, Simvastatin provides a reliable alternative to reducing them. This cholesterol-lowering drug measurably reduces the proportion of circulating fats in the bloodstream, and therefore reduces so-called "arteriosclerosis". Simvastatin has been approved for the UK market since 1990, and is today one of the most used medications in the case of elevated cholesterol levels.
The impact of Simvastatin
Cholesterol is responsible for the transport of fats in the blood. The body produces the cholesterol itself and only one third of the cholesterol requirement must be covered by the diet. Too high cholesterol levels can therefore be effectively lowered by regulating the body's own production. This is exactly where the cholesterol-lowering drug comes in. The cholesterol level can additionally be normalized with a careful diet. So the blood fat levels get back to a balanced state which prevents the deposit on the vessel walls. In addition, treatment with Simvastatin converts fats in the blood to a better digestible composition.
How to take Simvastatin
Oral intake accelerates the effect of the drug. After two hours, the maximum effect of the drug is reached. Since the cholesterol formation is most effective at night, the cholesterol-lowering drug is usually taken once a day in the evening. The success of the treatment depends crucially on the regularity of the intake. For your individual dose, please follow the instructions of your doctor.
Simvastatin-Patient Leaflet
Side effects
Side effects are rare in the treatment with Simvastatin and include:
- Anemia
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Muscle weakness, pain, cramps (especially with high doses of Simvastatin)
- Muscle pain and discomfort
The treatment of children and adolescents (10 to 17 years) can be done only in special cases. In children under ten years, the drug should not be used.
Pregnant women are not allowed to take the medicine and it is strongly recommended to stop breastfeeding before starting this treatment.
If any of the above or other side effects occur, tell your doctor immediately. Read the leaflet for detailed information on the side effects, contra-indications and drug interactions.Interactions and Contra-indications
Special care should be taken in combination with the following medicines:
Certain remedies for fungal infections (antimycotics):Ketoconazole, Itraconazole, FluconazoleFor other contra-indications, please read the leaflet before use or consult your doctor.
After almost 30 years on the UK market, the drug has proven to be effective and has become an established drug for the lowering of cholesterol levels. In addition, if you are looking for a medication with minor side effects, Simvastatin is the right choice.
Order cholesterol lowering drugs online
Please note that the cholesterol lowering agent is only available on prescription. Purchasing the medication without a medical prescription is not legal. You can obtain a follow-up prescription for Simvastatin directly from the doctors we work with, conveniently in the form of an online prescription. Next to Simvastatin you can also order Atorvastatin online with a follow up prescription.
Order Simvastatin online
You can now order the cholesterol-lowering medication at Apomeds. Please complete our health questionnaire that will be checked by experienced doctors. If you are suitable for the drug, you will receive a follow-up prescription, which will be sent from our mail order pharmacy together with the product to your house. For more information on how the service works, please click here.
Disclaimer: Please note that the drug shown above in the picture indicates one of the possible manufacturers of the drug. It may be that we send you a drug from a different manufacturer. All products comply with EU standards.