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(also known as Simvastatin)
Simvastatin is used together with a proper diet to treat high cholesterol levels in the blood. Using this medicine may help prevent medical problems caused by such substances clogging the blood vessels. This medicine may also be used to prevent certain types of heart problems in patients with risk factors for heart ... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| High Cholesterol | 46 |
80% |
| Coronary Heart Disease | 8 |
100% |
| Heart Attack | 7 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 |
100% |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 88% (77
Members)
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Zocor Reviews
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10 mg working
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It seemed to do the trick and it lowered my cholesterol but because of me not taking it on a regular basis its gone back up
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Seems to be working according to my last blood test.
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Using now and works great !!!
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After being on Simvastatin sinc eOct. 2007, my cholesterol has reduced, LDL, Triglycerides are in good range. HDL is still on low side
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Truly helps my cholesterol level.
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Didn't agree with me
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Had no problems with Zocor, but had to stop because of pregnancy.
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Dr. thinks so
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BP and lipids well controlled
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Just started 3 weeks ago. Tried lipitor a few years ago but ended up with my legs aching so Dr. took me off
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just starting this tommorrow
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I take 40mg at night to lower my cholestrol, its working fine as my count was 10.6 before the heart attack, now it's 4.3
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Take this to lower my cholestrol, I take 40mg at night
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I don't know of any side effects. Been on the medication for a couple of years.
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Discussions
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Drinking and Zocor (simvastatin)
The alcohol consumption can sometimes increase with the stress so try not to stress(not good at following my own advice) You should be fine and the... [More] -
Drinking and Zocor (simvastatin)
I have a follow up appointment set for 6 weeks to do a follow up blood test. I started the Zocor last Monday. I don't drink every night, either. Us... [More] -
Drinking and Zocor (simvastatin)
Are you taking units of alcohol, Dan? When I first went on simvastatin (Zocor), I was takan off it because of the adverse effect on my liver. I ... [More] -
Drinking and Zocor (simvastatin)
I have been taking zocor ever since it first came out. I have been drinking wine all these years, mostly every day - 2-3 glasses per day. I am fine.... [More] -
Drinking and Zocor (simvastatin)
I am just wondering the group's advice on drinking and taking zocor. When I was at my doctor's appt, I told him I probably drink 1-2 drinks/day. Whi... [More]
