One can take Simvotin 10 mg before or after consuming food. However, it is best to take it with food to reduce the chance of nausea. For maximum benefit, take it regularly exactly as prescribed by the doctor. You may be asked to take Simvastatin in conjunction with appropriate lifestyle changes such as eating healthy and staying active to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. You must keep taking the tablet even if you are not well. It is important to keep a close eye on cholesterol levels checked regularly. Be sure to take the medication in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Swallow the pill with a glass of water. Take the tablet before or after consuming food. You can follow a normal diet during the treatment but make sure you do not eat high in fat.  For maximum benefit, take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. Stopping medication without your doctor’s approval may increase your cholesterol levels, making your condition worse, increasing the risk of heart complications.

Precautions should be taken with the help of a doctor if you are allergic to Simvastatin, breathing problems, gallbladder disease, liver disorder, kidney disease, diabetes, hypothyroidism, or in case of pregnancy. The cholesterol-lowering drug should not be used if the patient is hypersensitive to Simvastatin or have acute liver disease. The medicine should not be used in individuals with severe liver disease. Patients who have diabetes should monitor their blood sugar levels while taking the heart medication.

Common side effects of Simvotin 10 mg include upper respiratory, headache, constipation, nausea, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects are temporary and resolves after a few days. Inform your doctor if any of these persists for a longer duration or become bothersome. Let your doctor know if you notice yellowing of your eyes or get unexplained muscle pains.