Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
Overview
Side Effects
Related questions
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
Medications
Ezetimibe and simvastatin

Ezetimibe and simvastatin

Share

Link copied

Ezetimibe and simvastatin is a combination medication that is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Brands

Vytorin

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Cough
Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Back pain
Passing gas
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Joint pains
Muscle pain
Flatulence
Cognitive impairment
Aching muscles
Painful swollen joints
Loss of strength
Slow thinking

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Related questions

A 34-year old asked:

What is a vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) alternative?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin)?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

What happens when you stop taking vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin)?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

Whats the difference between vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) and zetia?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 74-year old female asked:

What is the difference in simvastatin tab. And vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) tab?

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

A 65-year old male asked:

may i use a simvastatin and zetia together to replace vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin)? Reason being the genreics are less expensive

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 29-year old asked:

Anybody taking vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) 10/20 notice any side effects?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

Can vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) cause you to have no sex drive?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Why am I experiencing depression from taking vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) and/or uniretic?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 60-year old male asked:

I think Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) is causing my hair to fall out. What can I do besides stopping Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin)?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) for high cholesterol? Does it help?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

I was almost bald 9 months ago. I started taking Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) 10?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Is it safe to take Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) while pregnant or breastfeeding?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

Can a niacin supplement replace vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Have you experienced muscle pain and weakness in the arm and hand while taking vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

What foods should I avoid while taking Simvastatin?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

Mevacor or zocor, (simvastatin) what's better?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

Is it safe to take tricor with zocor (simvastatin)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

How does simvastatin compare to lipitor (atorvastatin)?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

Whats the difference between atorvastatin vs simvastatin?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

Which are side effects of simvastatin for the cholesterol?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Is zocor (simvastatin) (a statin drug) safe in terms of lasting side effects?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 24-year old male asked:

Is it okay to take simvastatin and nasal (oxymetazoline) capsule the same time?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

Which symptoms are a result of my stroke, and which are side effects of simvastatin?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 29-year old male asked:

My LDL is 48 since last 2 test and HDL is 48 and 56 in last 2 test, total 105 and 118 last two test, what is correct dose of simvastatin?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

Would it be ok to take simvastatin and metformin without having definitive diagnosis? Is it safe to take it once/twice a month. For prevention only.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 55-year old female asked:

I'm allergic to zocor (simvastatin) so my doc just called in lofibra. I'm scared to try. Your opinions please- scared since I was allergic to zocor (simvastatin)!!!

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old male asked:

Dr switched me back to 40mg Simvastatin after taking 20mg Lipitor (atorvastatin). Should I get off the Lipitor (atorvastatin) for a few days before starting Simvastatin?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

Gemfibrozil and simvastatin?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 49-year old asked:

How safe is simvastatin 40 mg?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.