Compare Lipitor vs Simcor

Compare Lipitor

vs Simcor

Compare Lipitor to Simcor. To make a decision about Lipitor vs Simcor, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Lipitor or Simcor

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Uses of Lipitor

Lipitor is also known by the generic name Atorvastatin

USES:
Atorvastatin 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. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Uses of Simcor

Simcor is also known by the generic name Niacin-Simvastatin

USES:
This combination medication 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. Niacin is also known as vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid), one of the B vitamins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver and by helping the body remove fats from the blood. Simvastatin belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver.

Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. Lowering triglycerides may also help decrease the risk of pancreas problems (pancreatitis) in people at risk.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details.

Lipitor and Simcor Have 15 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

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Lipitor Has 31 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Simcor

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage from the Gums - Gingival Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Large Intestine - Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Leg Cramps - Cramps in Legs is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Breasts in Males - Gynecomastia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Contact Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Bladder - Cystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Cystic Disease of the Breast - Fibrocystic Breast Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Gout is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Esophagus - Esophagitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in Eyes - Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet - Peripheral Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Eye Hemorrhage - Ocular Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Stone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Rupture of a Tendon - Tendon Rupture is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Elevation of Proteins in the Urine - Proteinuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Increase in Muscle Tone - Hypertonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Blood coming from Anus - Rectal Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Epididymitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Stiff Neck - Neck Stiffness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

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Simcor Has 19 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Lipitor

Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Arthritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Inflammation - Myositis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Lung Tissue Problems - Interstitial Lung Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Paralysis of Some or All of the Muscles of the Eye - Ophthalmoplegia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

Critical Seriousness - Blockage of Normal Bile Flow - Cholestasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Lipitor but not Simcor.

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Lipitor and Simcor Have 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Lipitor and Simcor.

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Lipitor Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Simcor

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Simcor Has 13 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Simcor

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Simcor but not Lipitor.

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Simcor but not Lipitor.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Simcor but not Lipitor.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Simcor but not Lipitor.

Heartburn is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Simcor but not Lipitor.

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Simcor but not Lipitor.

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Simcor but not Lipitor.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Simcor but not Lipitor.

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Simcor but not Lipitor.

Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Simcor but not Lipitor.

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Simcor but not Lipitor.

Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Simcor but not Lipitor.

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Simcor but not Lipitor.

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Lipitor and Simcor Treat 23 Conditions in Common

Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level - Mixed Hyperlipidemia is treated by both Lipitor and Simcor.

Heterozygous High Cholesterol - Heterozygous Hypercholesterolemia is treated by both Lipitor and Simcor.

Changes Involving Fatty Deposits in the Blood Vessels - Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease is treated by both Lipitor and Simcor.

Primary Prevention of Heart Attack - Primary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease is treated by both Lipitor and Simcor.

Increased Triglycerides and Cholesterol - Primary Dysbetalipoproteinemia is treated by both Lipitor and Simcor.

Stroke Prevention - Prevention of Cerebrovascular Accident is treated by both Lipitor and Simcor.

High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is treated by both Lipitor and Simcor.

High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood - Hypertriglyceridemia is treated by both Lipitor and Simcor.

Prevention of Transient Ischemic Attacks is treated by both Lipitor and Simcor.

Slow Progression of Disease of the Arteries of the Heart - Slow Progression of Coronary Artery Disease is treated by both Lipitor and Simcor.

Lipitor has 13 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Lipitor.

Lipitor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Hepatic Failure - Liver Failure is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Relative Contraindications

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Contraindication Warnings

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Lipitor.

Simcor has 23 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Simcor.

Simcor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Arterial Hemorrhage - Bleeding from an Artery is a contraindication of Simcor.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Simcor.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Simcor.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Simcor.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Simcor.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Simcor.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Simcor.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Simcor.

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Simcor.

Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Simcor.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Simcor.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Simcor.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Simcor.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Simcor.

Unstable Angina Pectoris - Unpredictable Severe Constricting Chest Pain is a contraindication of Simcor.

Contraindication Warnings

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Simcor.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Simcor.

Gout is a contraindication of Simcor.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Simcor.

Hypophosphatemia - Low Amount of Phosphate in the Blood is a contraindication of Simcor.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Simcor.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Simcor.

Severe Thrombocytopenia - Severely Decreased Platelets is a contraindication of Simcor.

Lipitor - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Simcor - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.