Yep, it's available...alas, the price isn't much discounted at least in the U.S. It's still $2 or $3 a pill.
It's called "Pravastatin Sodium"
BTW,
Zocor just went generic as Simvastatin but it's still over $100/month.
Look for these prices to fall as more makers get approval.
BTW, Don't hold me to this but I think TEVA is also the maker of the generic simvastatin.
My pharmacist switched me last month from Pravachol to Pravastatin because my insurance will pay only for a generic version. Unfortunately, I developed severe muscle discomfort. I stopped the Pravastatin, and the muscle discomfort went away but still not sure if the two are related.
I had the same problem. After being on Pravachol for over a year. I was given the generic, had muscle cramps and did some research. I have now stopped all together realizing that my feeling of detachment, hot and cold flashes, aches and pains as well as memory loss were all reported side effects. I have been off for a month now and am feeling much better.
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