Requip xl and Simvastatin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Requip xl (ropinirole hydrochloride) and Simvastatin (simvastatin). Common drug interactions include movement disorder among females and somnolence among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Requip xl and Simvastatin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 51 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Requip xl?
Requip xl has active ingredients of ropinirole hydrochloride. It is often used in parkinson's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 1,297 Requip xl users. Check the latest studies of Requip xl.
What is Simvastatin?
Simvastatin has active ingredients of simvastatin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 256,970 Simvastatin users. Check the latest studies of Simvastatin.
51 people who take Requip xl and Simvastatin together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Requip Xl and Simvastatin, by gender? *:
female:
- Movement disorder (neurological syndromes where they may be excess of movement or a paucity of movement that is not connected to weakness)
- Multiple sclerosis relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath)
- Neck pain
- Pain
- Peripheral embolism (sudden interruption of blood flow to an organ or body part)
- Peripheral swelling
- Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
- Rash
- Sedation
- Skin discolouration (change of skin colour)
male:
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
- Balance disorder
- Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating)
- Laziness
- Abnormal behaviour
- Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
- Feeling hot
- Migraine (headache)
What are the common drug interactions of Requip Xl and Simvastatin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Laziness
- Abnormal behaviour
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Blood glucose increased
- Dyspepsia (indigestion)
- Fall
- Headache (pain in head)
60+:
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Rash
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
- Dizziness
- Drug ineffective
- Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
- Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating)
- Middle insomnia (difficulty returning to sleep after awakening either in the middle of the night)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 14 people, 27.45%
- Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 8 people, 15.69%
- Psychotic Disorder: 7 people, 13.73%
- Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 7 people, 13.73%
- Delusion (a false belief or opinion): 6 people, 11.76%
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 3 people, 5.88%
- Psychotic Disorder Due To A General Medical Condition: 3 people, 5.88%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Requip xl (1,297 reports)
- Simvastatin (256,970 reports)
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ropinirole hydrochloride and simvastatin (the active ingredients of Requip xl and Simvastatin, respectively), and Requip xl and Simvastatin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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