after threee weeks of taking this drug, i was sitting home and all of sudden my face felt like some had thrown hot pepper juice on my face, it starting to burn then my arms, chest, legs all of sudden turned red, like had a sever sun burn, then i became sick to my stomach and thought i was gonna pass out and my wife had to call 911 it was a very sever reaction to the medication, but i was on it for almost four weeks before this happened. BE CAREFUL OF THIS DRUG Published: November 19, 2008 ::

I took the Simcor for the first time last night. Within one hour my face began to sting. I felt extremely flushed. I did not know this was one of the side affects, no one told me. I have decided not to take it again until I see my doctor three days from now. It was a scary feeling. Am I doing to right thing? Published: August 08, 2008 ::

After night two on the stuff, the jury is still out but last night I jumped... ans I mean JUMPED out of bed feeling like I was engulfed in a gasoline vapor fire. I knew the Niacin in this drug could do that but was suprised of the extent. I am not exaggerating when I say if the fires of hell are that hot, I am repenting now!! Only lasted 15 minutes but I was ready to swear the stuff off. I read here that you have to take it with plenty of water, maybe thats where I went wrong. I am willing to try it again and see. Published: January 04, 2009 ::

After three days on the medicine, on the fourth night I experienced severe burning on my face and body about an hour and a half after I took the medicine. It felt like I was burning on the inside. My reaction was like several others on this sight, but I also experienced twitching over my entire body. I will be asking for something else. Published: December 05, 2008 ::

It lowered my triglycerides and cholesterol by about 30% after 8 weeks. I stopped taking Simcor due to lower back muscle pain that was very bothersome, especially in the morning. I noticed an immediate improvement within 48 hours of stopping the medication. I was on the lowest dose one time a day. Other mild side effect was flushing from the niaspan, three episodes over 8 weeks. Published: July 31, 2008 ::

I have been taking Simcor for 3 weeks now. I have had only one case of "flushing" and it only lasted for about 5 minutes. And, when I had the flushing episode, I had not drank any water when I took the pill. I always, except that one time, drink a full bottle of water. Sometimes 2. I do have the dreams, but I am lucky enough to have entertaining dreams and I wake up refreshed. Published: October 24, 2008 ::

Have not seen my side effects on these reviews. Took it for 4 days and had HIVES AND ITCHING ON MOST OF MY BODY most of the days and nights. Was told by doctor that it is an allergy to an ingredient that helps assimilate Niacin. The itching is unbearable. Off Simcor. Will go on Zocor after the side effects go away (It is happening as I write this) Published: April 21, 2009 ::

Burning all over body from inside out and feeling like pins are trying to get out through my skin. Chills after and sometimes sick. Told will just hot flushes, but this type of feeling cannot be right. Published: April 10, 2009 ::

Been taking medication for 3 weeks. Flushing does not occur every day, but when it does it lasts for about 15 minutes. Feels like sunburn all over, and alot of itching. Cannot figure out what I am doing different on some days. Drinking water seems to help alot. Will stay with it a little while longer to see if it stops. Also tongue hurts and looks like thrush. Published: January 27, 2009 ::