Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if it is accompanied by a fever or flulike symptoms. These actions may reduce the risk of hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Simvastatin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. You may not be able to take simvastatin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. This means that simvastatin will cause birth defects if it is taken during pregnancy.
Cholesterol is very important in the development of a baby.
Do not take simvastatin if you are pregnant or if you are planning a pregnancy. It is not known whether simvastatin passes into breast milk. Do not take simvastatin without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Simvastatin is not approved for use by children younger than 20 years if age. Take simvastatin exactly as directed by your doctor.