Compare Simvastatin vs Atorvastatin Calcium
Simvastatin and Atorvastatin Calcium are both drugs used for High Blood Cholesterol.
Simvastatin
Simvastatin (SIM-va-STAT-in)
Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium (a-TOR-va-STAT-in)
Generic Drug Simvastatin 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. Learn More. | Generic Drug 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. Learn More. |
Prices | |
Drug Type | |
High Blood Cholesterol | High Blood Cholesterol |
Drug Forms | |
Tablet Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) Box (100.0mg Tablet) Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet) | Tablet Blist Pack (50.0mg Tablet) Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet) Blist Pack (30.0mg Tablet) |
Dosages | |
5 Mg Tablet 10 Mg Tablet 20 Mg Tablet 40 Mg Tablet 80 Mg Tablet 5 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) 10 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) 20 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) 40 Mg Box (100.0mg Tablet) 10 Mg Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet) 20 Mg Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet) | 10 Mg Tablet 20 Mg Tablet 40 Mg Tablet 80 Mg Tablet 10 Mg Blist Pack (50.0mg Tablet) 20 Mg Blist Pack (50.0mg Tablet) 40 Mg Blist Pack (50.0mg Tablet) 10 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) 20 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) 40 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) 10 Mg Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet) 20 Mg Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet) 40 Mg Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet) 80 Mg Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet) 10 Mg Blist Pack (30.0mg Tablet) 20 Mg Blist Pack (30.0mg Tablet) 40 Mg Blist Pack (30.0mg Tablet) 80 Mg Blist Pack (30.0mg Tablet) |
Alternatives | |
There are no Simvastatin alternatives listed. | There are no Atorvastatin Calcium alternatives listed. |
Other Uses | |
There are no other uses for Simvastatin listed. | There are no other uses for Atorvastatin Calcium listed. |
Warnings | |
There are no Simvastatin warnings listed. | There are no Atorvastatin Calcium warnings listed. |
Side Effects | |
Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. A very small number of people taking simvastatin may have mild memory problems or confusion. If these rare effects occur, talk to your doctor. Rarely, statins may cause or worsen diabetes. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. This drug may rarely cause muscle problems (which can rarely lead to very serious conditions called rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune myopathy). Older adults and Chinese people may be at higher risk. Tell your doctor right away if you develop any of these symptoms during treatment and if these symptoms last after your doctor stops this drug: muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness), signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine). This medication may rarely cause liver problems. Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms of liver problems, including: nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. | Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. A very small number of people taking atorvastatin may have mild memory problems or confusion. If these rare effects occur, talk to your doctor. Rarely, statins may cause or worsen diabetes. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. This drug may rarely cause muscle problems (which can rarely lead to very serious conditions called rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune myopathy). Tell your doctor right away if you develop any of these symptoms during treatment and if these symptoms last after your doctor stops this drug: muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness), signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine). This medication may rarely cause liver problems. Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms of liver problems, including: nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. |