Flolipid

Generic name:simvastatin [ SIM-va-sta-tin ]
Brand names: Flolipid, Zocor
Drug class:Statins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 6, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Flolipid?

Flolipid is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood).

Flolipid is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors.

Flolipid is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Flolipid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not take Flolipid if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have active liver disease.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.

Stop taking Flolipid and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

Before taking this medicine

You should not take Flolipid if you are allergic to it, or if:

• you have active liver disease; or

• you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Flolipid. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use medicine such as:

• cyclosporine;

• danazol;

• gemfibrozil;

• imatinib;

• lomitapide;

• nefazodone;

• an antibiotic or antifungal medicine;

• tuberculosis medicine;

• heart or blood pressure medication; or

• antiviral medicine to treat hepatitis C or HIV/AIDS.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• liver disease;

• kidney disease;

• diabetes;

• a thyroid disorder;

• if you are of Asian descent; or

• if you drink more than 2 alcoholic beverages daily.

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