Simcor and Niaspan drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Simcor (niacin; simvastatin) and Niaspan (niacin). Common drug interactions include blood glucose increased among females and flushing among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Simcor and Niaspan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 415 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 Niaspan?
Niaspan has active ingredients of niacin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 45,453 Niaspan users. Check the latest studies of Niaspan.
415 people who take Simcor and Niaspan together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Simcor and Niaspan, by gender? *
What are the common drug interactions of Simcor and Niaspan, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Browse all drug interactions of Simcor and Niaspan:
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 Niaspan:
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 Niaspan 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
- Loebl T, Raskin S, "A novel case report: acute manic psychotic episode after treatment with niacin", The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2013 Jan .
- Loebl T, Raskin S, "A novel case report: acute manic psychotic episode after treatment with niacin", The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2013 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on niacin; simvastatin and niacin (the active ingredients of Simcor and Niaspan, respectively), and Simcor and Niaspan (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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