Simcor and Lunesta drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Simcor (niacin; simvastatin) and Lunesta (eszopiclone). Common drug interactions include flushing among females and flushing among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Simcor and Lunesta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Simcor?
Simcor has active ingredients of niacin; simvastatin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 11,604 Simcor users. Check the latest studies of Simcor.
What is Lunesta?
Lunesta has active ingredients of eszopiclone. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 26,936 Lunesta users. Check the latest studies of Lunesta.
22 people who take Simcor and Lunesta together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Simcor and Lunesta, by gender? *:
female:
- Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
- Oral pain
- Pain
- Back pain
- Balance disorder
- Drug ineffective
- Excoriation (to tear or wear off the skin of)
- Fall
- Hand fracture
- Road traffic accident
male:
- Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
- Abdominal discomfort
- Drug administration error
- Erythema (redness of the skin)
- Faeces discoloured
- Initial insomnia (feeling of inadequate or poor-quality sleep)
- Middle insomnia (difficulty returning to sleep after awakening either in the middle of the night)
- Pollakiuria (abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities or urine)
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)
What are the common drug interactions of Simcor and Lunesta, 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:
- Diarrhoea
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Skin burning sensation
50-59:
- Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
- Diarrhoea
- Chest pain
- Drug administration error
- Erythema (redness of the skin)
- Pollakiuria (abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities or urine)
- Skin burning sensation
60+:
- Back pain
- Oral pain
- Chest injury
- Chest pain
- Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
- Dry mouth
- Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
- Night sweats (sweating in night)
- Pain in extremity
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 22.73%
- Low Density Lipoprotein Increased (cholesterol increased in blood): 4 people, 18.18%
- High Density Lipoprotein Decreased: 4 people, 18.18%
- Constipation: 4 people, 18.18%
- Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 9.09%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Browse all drug interactions of Simcor and Lunesta:
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+
Browse all side effects of Simcor:
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 zBrowse all side effects of Lunesta:
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 zBrowse all interactions between Simcor and drugs from A to Z:
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 zBrowse all interactions between Lunesta and drugs from A to Z:
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 zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Lai SW, Lai HC, Lin CL, Liao KF, "Zopiclone use associated with increased risk of acute pancreatitis: a case–control study in Taiwan", International journal of clinical practice, 2015 Nov .
- Lai SW, Lai HC, Lin CL, Liao KF, "Zopiclone use associated with increased risk of acute pancreatitis: a case–control study in Taiwan", International journal of clinical practice, 2015 Nov .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on niacin; simvastatin and eszopiclone (the active ingredients of Simcor and Lunesta, respectively), and Simcor and Lunesta (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?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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