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Zocor is a HMG-CoA enzyme blocker which is a kind of cholesterol/lipid lowering agent (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Drug Class

HMG COA enzyme blocker

Brands

Choleste • Inegy • Lipidex • Novatin • Redicor • Simcard • Simvacor • Simvotin • Zysim

Generic Drug

Simvastatin

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Flatulence
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Muscle pain
Passing gas
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Loss of strength
Aching muscles
Cognitive impairment
Slow thinking

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

High cholesterol
Condition
Hyperlipidemia
Condition
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Condition

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Please describe the medication: zocor (simvastatin)?

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Can zocor (simvastatin) be causing my achy shoulders & fuzzy memory?

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Is it possible to stop taking zocor (simvastatin) once you have started?

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What are side effects of zocor (simvastatin) from?

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

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Any experience with side effects of zocor (simvastatin)?

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What side effects are associated with Zocor (simvastatin)?

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A member asked:

Is 208 high for cholesterol it was the same 8 months ago what should I try instead of zocor (simvastatin)

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A 41-year old male asked:

My cholesterol is elevated, is it advisable for me to take zocor (simvastatin)? How much milligram do I need to take? Thankyou and more power!

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A 48-year old female asked:

Does zocor cause constipation?

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A 33-year old asked:

Mevacor or zocor, (simvastatin) what's better?

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A 35-year old asked:

Can zocor (simvastatin) cause a chronic cough?

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A 47-year old asked:

Do you need a prescription for Zocor (simvastatin)?

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A 35-year old asked:

Topocil, zocor, (simvastatin) clonadine side effects?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Can zocor and Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) be taken together?

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A 61-year old male asked:

Is osteobioflex compatible with plavix and zocor (simvastatin)?

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A 51-year old asked:

How effective is Zocor (simvastatin) for lowering triglyceride levels?

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A 38-year old asked:

Simvastatin (generic zocor) or the generic for lipitor (atorvastatin)? What is the difference?

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A 41-year old asked:

I am 28 and i feel extremely tired, weak, and achy all the time. Could it be my zocor (simvastatin)?

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A 58-year old male asked:

M58, my fasting sugar came to 101 which use to come between 113 and 124. could this be due to fact that I forgot to take zocor (simvastatin) 10mg for 2 days.

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A 37-year old male asked:

My CK Levels are at 8000 and no one why. I had been on zocor (simvastatin) for over 10yr and I have stop that med but that number has not gone down. Had an EMG too.

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A 35-year old asked:

Can pregnant women use Zocor (simvastatin)?

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A 32-year old asked:

Is it safe to take tricor with zocor (simvastatin)?

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A 55-year old female asked:

I'm allergic to zocor (simvastatin) so my doc just called in lofibra. I'm scared to try. Your opinions please- scared since i was allergic to zocor (simvastatin)!

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A female asked:

Is niapsan %00mg ER anight time or morning medicine? My bottle just says take 1. I have been on niaspan 500mg for 3 years, and zocor. But i don't know if they are taken together or if niaspan is a day or night medicine, or zocor.?

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A 79-year old female asked:

I HAVE BEEN TAKING 30 MG OF PROZAC AND 300 MG OF WELBURTRINEVERYDAY. IS THAT A GOOD COMBINATIN WHEN I AM ALSO TAKING 40 .MG OF ZOCOR AND15MG OFMELOXICAM IS ALL OF THIS OK IAM TAKING 30 MG OF PROZAC A DAY , AND 150 MG OF WELBRUTRIN 2 TIMES?

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Is heartburn a side effect of zocor (simvastatin)?

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Is crestor better than zocor (simvastatin)? (when tg high HDL low LDL ok) . Thanks

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Compare zocor and Sanofi, which is much better medication to take together with Norvasc?

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Can you tell me about it's like to take zocor (simvastatin) or similar cholesterol lowering drugs and experienced chronic cough 2 months later?

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