Important Safety Warning
Simvastatin is classified as Contraindicated during pregnancy. Do not take this medicine without direct guidance from your obstetrician.
Is Simvastatin safe during pregnancy?
Ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets Risk Summary Discontinue ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets when pregnancy is recognized. Alternatively, consider the ongoing therapeutic needs of the individual patient. Ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets decreases synthesis of cholesterol and possibly other biologically active substances derived from cholesterol; therefore, ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant patients based on the mechanism of action [see Clinical...
Overall verdict
Contraindicated
Trimester-by-Trimester Guide
40 weeks · 3 stages · different risks
1st Trimester
Weeks 1–12 · Organs forming
Ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets Risk Summary Discontinue ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets when pregnancy is recognized. Alternatively, consider the ongoing therapeutic needs of the individual patient. Ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets decreases synthesis of cholesterol and possibly other biologically active substances derived from cholesterol; therefore, ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant patients based on the mechanism of action [see Clinical...
2nd Trimester
Weeks 13–26 · Baby growing
Ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets Risk Summary Discontinue ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets when pregnancy is recognized. Alternatively, consider the ongoing therapeutic needs of the individual patient. Ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets decreases synthesis of cholesterol and possibly other biologically active substances derived from cholesterol; therefore, ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant patients based on the mechanism of action [see Clinical...
3rd Trimester
Weeks 27–40 · Final development
Ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets Risk Summary Discontinue ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets when pregnancy is recognized. Alternatively, consider the ongoing therapeutic needs of the individual patient. Ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets decreases synthesis of cholesterol and possibly other biologically active substances derived from cholesterol; therefore, ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant patients based on the mechanism of action [see Clinical...
Category X — Never Use
Proven fetal abnormalities. Risk clearly outweighs any benefit.
Not medical advice
Every pregnancy is different. Always consult your obstetrician before taking any medicine. Drug safety classifications can change — verify current guidelines with your doctor. For emergencies, call 112.
Frequently Asked Questions
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