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Is Guanfacine 1mg Intake Safe Along With Intake Of Simvastatin 40mg?
I am concerned about a new medication. I am using Losartan Potassium 50 MG, Levothyroxine 50 MG, taken in the morning on a empty stomach wait 30min. to 1 hour before breakfast, I take Simvastatin 40 MG. bedtime, my Dr. prescribed Guanfacine 1MG to take at bedtime to reduce my high blood pressure is it safe to use this pill with the simvastatin pill?
Wed, 31 Oct 2018
Hi,
First of all, it's sad to know what you had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, yes it can be used along with statins. However, after three months liver and renal function should once be done. Keep good hydration.
If muscle aches than LDH may also be needed as statins induced myopathy should be monitored.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin,
General & Family Physician
First of all, it's sad to know what you had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, yes it can be used along with statins. However, after three months liver and renal function should once be done. Keep good hydration.
If muscle aches than LDH may also be needed as statins induced myopathy should be monitored.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin,
General & Family Physician
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