Question 1

please help older lady who has taken zocor (simvastatin) and now has side effects, she cannot move her arms. ?

Accepted Answer

Not  due to zocor (simvastatin): Although zocor, (simvastatin) as a statin drug, may cause muscle aches in some people, these are transient and usually resolve upon discontinuation of the drug
it will not cause paralysis of the arms.
I strongly suggest you see your family doctor and
perhaps a neurologist, if he (or she)refers you to
one.

Question 2

side effects of simvastatin to look for?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: The commonest side effects are muscle pain and damage. Rarely rhabdomyolysis, lysis if muscle cells may occur and is a serious issue.  Other side effects include liver damage. Gastro-intestinal disorders like constipation, diarrhea, skin rashes, precipitation of diabetes mellitus and neurologic problems like memory loss.

Question 3

what are the side effects of simvastatin?

Accepted Answer

Statins: This class of compounds is used to lower elevated levels of fats in the body. Common side effects include abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and a general feeling of weakness. Rare side effects include joint pain, memory loss, and muscle cramps. Cholestatic hepatitis, hepatic cirrhosis, rhabdomyolysis and myositis have been reported in patients receiving the drug chronically.

Question 4

what are side effects of zocor (simvastatin) from?

Accepted Answer

Rare, but not zero: Most people have no side effects from "statin" medications. A small percentage of people may get muscle symptoms and a very small number can develop life-threatening muscle cell destruction called rhabdomyolysis. Also uncommon are serious liver problems. The benefits of lowering cholesterol far outweigh the risks. Unfortunately, a misguided public scare has exagerated these risks.

Question 5

what are the side effects of zocor (simvastatin) like?

Accepted Answer

Usually none: Usually none. Some people report muscle aches or weakness, and some report memory impairment. The majority of these reports turn out not to be from the medication. There are a very small number of potentially life-threatening reactions when muscle cells break down threatening kidney damage. The benefits of cholesterol lowering greatly outweigh the risks for most people.

Question 6

any experience with side effects of zocor (simvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Zocor (simvastatin): Most common side effects are elevation of the liver enzymes over two times the normal values.  Other side effects are muscle pains and aches.  There is also a reaction that can occur when this is taken in combination with calcium  channel blockers which can cause lab abnormalities.

Question 7

what side effects are associated with zocor (simvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Zocor (simvastatin): zocor/ simvastatin  has many potential side effects. See:  http://www.drugs.com/sfx/zocor-side-effects.html

Question 8

topocil, zocor, (simvastatin) clonadine side effects?

Accepted Answer

Zocor:muscle aches: Topicil, an antibiotic, not in my field of expertise
zocor: a statin, can cause muscle aches in some people;also transient liver function abnormalities
all recersible upon discontinuation of the drug
clonidine:blood pressure medication, can cause
drowsiness, slow heart beat, in high doses, even
heart block.A very good drug if used right.

Question 9

which are side effects of simvastatin for the cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: The commonest side effects are muscle pain and damage. Rarely rhabdomyolysis, lysis if muscle cells may occur and is a serious issue.  Other side effects include liver damage. Gastro-intestinal disorders like constipation, diarrhea, skin rashes, precipitation of diabetes mellitus and neurologic problems like memory loss.

Question 10

is zocor (simvastatin) (a statin drug) safe in terms of lasting side effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes most of the time: Drs use these drugs to reduce the cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular events in certain high risk populations. Its side effects are monitered by your doctor. Labs for liver enzymes and muscle damage are drawn on a regular basis. Its a safe drug used over a long time period if used properly. Like anything else risk vs benefit should be evaluated when starting  a pt on a medicine.

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