Frequent Asked Questions
What is FloLipid™ Oral Suspension (simvastatin)? FloLipid™ Oral Suspension is a prescription medicine in liquid form that is used along with diet to lower the amount of cholesterol and fatty substances called triglycerides in your blood. Flolipid is Bioequivalent to Zocor® (simvastatin). What are the benefits of taking FloLipid™ Oral Suspension (simvastatin)? FloLipid is formulated to provide an effective liquid-form alternative for high cholesterol treatment for those who have difficulty swallowing pills. It helps reduce the level of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, while simultaneously increasing HDL cholesterol levels in the blood when diet, exercise, and weight loss are not enough. It also may help lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications from patients at risk due to diabetes and coronary heart disease. Lower high cholesterol levels that are hereditary (close members of your family also have high cholesterol levels). FloLipid may be taken at the same time as other cholesterol-lowering medicines. FloLipid™ Oral Suspension (simvastatin) is contraindicated: With concomitant administration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, gemfibrozil, cyclosporine, or danazol. In patients with a known hypersensitivity to any component of the medication. In patients with active liver disease or unexplained persistent elevations in hepatic transaminase levels In women who are or may become pregnant or who are nursing. What are the possible side effects? Increased risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, has been associated with the 80-mg dose of FloLipid™ Oral Suspension (simvastatin). Risk increases with the concomitant use of certain medicines. Predisposing factors include advanced age (≥65), female gender, uncontrolled hypothyroidism, and renal impairment. Patients should be advised to report promptly any unexplained and/or persistent muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. FloLipid™ Oral Suspension therapy should be discontinued immediately if myopathy is diagnosed or suspected Monitoring of creatine phosphokinase levels is merited in patients with a history of renal insufficiency. Where can I find FloLipid™ Oral Suspension (simvastatin)? First, ask your Doctor, if FloLipid™ Oral Suspension (simvastatin) is right for your cholesterol treatment. Then go to your local pharmacy and order your FloLipid™ Oral Suspension (simvastatin) with your prescription. If you have any difficulty finding FloLipid™ Oral Suspension (simvastatin), please contact us at 800.504.7834 we will be happy to assist you.