" Zocor is used to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol(low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood)
This medicine may help prevent medical
Zocor (simvastatin) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for conditions including high cholesterol in adults and some children
Zocor (simvastatin) is a prescription drug that’s used to manage high cholesterol levels and lower the risk of cardiovascular problems
Zocor can cause side effects that range from mild to serious
low blood cell counts - fever, chills, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath
Zocor can cause side effects that range from mild to serious
muscle pain while taking ezetimibe with a statin
Exercising and eating fewer fats are important parts of your treatment with simvastatin
Brand names: Zocor, Simvador
It may also be used to prevent certain types of heart and blood vessel You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to simvastatin (Zocor) or ezetimibe (Vytorin, Zetia), or if you have: active liver disease; or
Stop taking this medicine and tell your Lisinopril may cause serious side effects
It may be used alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications
Warnings 5-40 mg PO qDay in the evening
Rhabdomyolysis can occur when you take statins in combination with certain drugs or if you take a high dose of statins
In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help TriCor work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur
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33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect
Keep ZOCOR and all medicines out of the reach of children
ZOCOR is used in people who have coronary heart disease (CHD) or who are at high risk of CHD (for example, if they have diabetes, a Molnupiravir side effects