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Zocor

Active Ingredient(s): Simvastatin
First Approved by the FDA: December 23, 1991
Pharmaceutical Company: MERCK

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Zocor Overview

Simvastatin (INN) (pron.: /smvsttn/) is a hypolipidemic drug used with exercise, diet, and weight-loss to control elevated cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia. It is a member of the statin class of pharmaceuticals. Simvastatin is a synthetic derivative of a fermentation product of Aspergillus terreus. The drug is marketed generically following patent expiry, and under the trade name Zocor. Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Adverse effects 3 Cost/benefit 4 Dose 5 Pharmacology and dosage 5.1 Inter ...

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Aspavor - ALTERNATIVE
I cannot write or paint normally because the muscles in my right hand dont function normally. The specialist diagnosed this condition as dystonia. I realise that this condition is most likely caused by my prolonged use of statins, firstly Zocor, then Lipitor and now Aspavor. I also have hemifacial spasm . I recently started a routine of massaging my face and discovered how very sore the muscles in my cheeks are. I have no doubt that the Aspavor has also contributed to this condition. I am also on Ezetrol . I take 20mg Aspavor and 10 mg Ezetrol and Ecotrin daily. I had carotid surgeries about 5 years ago and have a stent inserted in one of the arteries after it began closing up with cholesterol again. I am fed up with the muscle spasms and I want to take an alternative. I will appreciate your medical opinons on alternative medication. Thank you
Sunday, 2/26/2012 10:41:07 PM  1 Reply  Subscribe to thread 224102
zocor
mfg./merck
Monday, 12/5/2011 4:52:27 PM  1 Reply  Subscribe to thread 159651
oval pill blue 617
I do not remember what this pill was for. I usually take generic brands of Zocor (20mg) and Zanex for anxiety. Can you help me to identify this pill.
Friday, 8/19/2011 12:36:24 PM  6 Replies  Subscribe to thread 214300
msd 749
zocor
Monday, 3/28/2011 10:19:27 PM  1 Reply  Subscribe to thread 172427
Can I eat grapefruit while on Zocor?
My father in law is on a cholesterol lowering medication and is no longer allowed to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice. I have just begun Zocor and am concerned.
Monday, 3/7/2011 4:59:56 PM  3 Replies  Subscribe to thread 162809
ZOCOR - 40 mg
MY DOCTOR PRESCRIBED ZOCAR-40 MG, AND ACCORDING TO THE DIRECTIONS IT MUST BE TAKEN AT NIGHT BEFORE BED-TIME. DOES ANY-ONE KNOW WHY IT MUST BE TAKEN BEFORE BED-TIME. ALSO WHAT ARE THE KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE??? THANKS, WENDELL
Wednesday, 12/15/2010 8:19:30 AM  5 Replies  Subscribe to thread 166593
zoccor
I am prescribed 20 mg of zocor once per day. Can I use a 40 mg cut in half and get the same result?
Saturday, 8/28/2010 12:27:27 PM  1 Reply  Subscribe to thread 207866
Drug ID
Round, pink, 93, 7155 Mixed in bottle of Zocor
Saturday, 7/17/2010 8:38:08 PM  1 Reply  Subscribe to thread 177453
generic zocor
a round salmon colored pill with Rx 791 printed on one side
Monday, 7/5/2010 8:08:09 PM  1 Reply  Subscribe to thread 174956
Amnitriptyline/ Zocor
can I take 25mg Amitriptyline at night along with 40mgs of Zocor is ths safe ?
Tuesday, 3/16/2010 3:49:32 PM  1 Reply  Subscribe to thread 202230

Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Simvastatin
  • Tablet: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 5mg, 80mg
  • Tablet, Orally Disintegrating: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

Other drugs which contain Simvastatin or a similar ingredient: (7 results)

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