Reviewer: quinnmcb, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Let me first say that everyone complaining of the ON fire feeling...that is really normal. It's the niacin not the simvistatin. Also take 325mg of asprin...not 81 baby asprins...I am 30 and my cholesterol isn't that high but the size is and my bp isn't good. I can see where it would scare people that haven't been explained the "flushing" feeling. Yes it feels like a sunbu ... Show Full Comment

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Let me first say that everyone complaining of the ON fire feeling...that is really normal. It's the niacin not the simvistatin. Also take 325mg of asprin...not 81 baby asprins...I am 30 and my cholesterol isn't that high but the size is and my bp isn't good. I can see where it would scare people that haven't been explained the "flushing" feeling. Yes it feels like a sunburn. So here is my advice. Use soft sheets, wear hardly anything, take asprin, and do not take this medicine until you are sure that you will be sleeping. If you have problems sleeping on this ask your dr about sleeping meds. It isn't as bad as some say on here. Good luck on your journey.
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Reviewer: RBinCA, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Last night was my first night on this medication. As directed, I had a snack one hour before taking the pill. I woke up at 2:00 in the morning with flushing so severe my scalp and torso felt on fire. As the flushing steadily intensified I became extremely dizzy and fainted within seconds of standing up. The hot flash eventually subsided in 30 minutes, but it was a looooong 30 minutes. Today, ... Show Full Comment

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Last night was my first night on this medication. As directed, I had a snack one hour before taking the pill. I woke up at 2:00 in the morning with flushing so severe my scalp and torso felt on fire. As the flushing steadily intensified I became extremely dizzy and fainted within seconds of standing up. The hot flash eventually subsided in 30 minutes, but it was a looooong 30 minutes. Today, I have a slight headache accompanied by some lightheadedness. I am going to pass on this and all Niacin meds. I’m going back to my Welchol and adding flaxseed oil to my daily regimen.
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Reviewer: JJ, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Have been on Simcor for about 5 months now for high cholesterol. It's very important you follow label (or your docs)instructions when taking this drug. I take mine with a low-fat snack and a coated aspirin 30 minutes before bedtime. Flushing seemed to be the only side effect I experienced, off and on for the first couple of weeks. Not going to lie, the first couple episodes of flushing were ho ... Show Full Comment

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Have been on Simcor for about 5 months now for high cholesterol. It's very important you follow label (or your docs)instructions when taking this drug. I take mine with a low-fat snack and a coated aspirin 30 minutes before bedtime. Flushing seemed to be the only side effect I experienced, off and on for the first couple of weeks. Not going to lie, the first couple episodes of flushing were horrible, I felt like I was being burned alive from the inside out. Told my doc I wasn't going to take it anymore and he said I really needed it and to give it a few days. By body seemed to adjust pretty quickly and I rarely experience problems anymore. On the very rare occasion I do experience flushing now, it's so mild it really doesn't bother me.
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Reviewer: daviddou, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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After taken it for a few weeks, I was ok, felt a lil flushing..was a bit uncomfortable but then it passed. Then one night...... I'm not sure, but I believe this is what HELL will be like. The burn starts in the brain, it swells the head, a fire w/in my arms erupted like a volcano, the tingling set in and introduced in concert the FIRE...ahhh the fire.... I really felt like I was burnin ... Show Full Comment

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After taken it for a few weeks, I was ok, felt a lil flushing..was a bit uncomfortable but then it passed. Then one night...... I'm not sure, but I believe this is what HELL will be like. The burn starts in the brain, it swells the head, a fire w/in my arms erupted like a volcano, the tingling set in and introduced in concert the FIRE...ahhh the fire.... I really felt like I was burning from the inside.. I jumped into a cold bath. i took aspirin, benedryl.. i felt dizzy..i thought i was going to die... yes its that bad.. I've since started to go to church - as I dont want to go to hell when I die. I am now very religous and attend bible study once a week. As for Simcor - well its working, both physically and religiously as I've a new found appreciate to stay away from HELL!!!! You too may go there one night at 2.30am , get ready to BURN!!! works great though...
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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The big drawback to this medication is the flush it creates. To avoid the flush take the medication with a baby aspirin and a spoonful of applesauce. THIS WILL PREVENT THE FLUSH.

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The big drawback to this medication is the flush it creates. To avoid the flush take the medication with a baby aspirin and a spoonful of applesauce. THIS WILL PREVENT THE FLUSH.
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