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Simvastatin
Part of group: Statin (lipid-lowering)
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Generally acceptable for flying
Active ingredient(s)
3 in groupSimvastatinAtorvastatinRosuvastatin
Statin (lipid-lowering)
Stabilisation period
At least 2 weeks side-effect free, with liver enzymes and any muscle symptoms reviewed.
Guidance notes
Table A1: statins are acceptable, with a preference for hydrophilic molecules (pravastatin) over lipophilic ones (simvastatin), which may cause sleep disorders. Report muscle pain or weakness to your DAME.
Known SA brand names
ZocorLipitorCrestorAdco-SimvastatinSimvotinPravacholLipexAtorvastatinSimvastatinRosuvastatinPravastatinLovastatinFluvastatinEzetimibeEzetrol
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