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(also known as Simvastatin)
Simvastatin is a hypolipidemic drug belonging to the class of pharmaceuticals called "statins". It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| High Cholesterol | 52 |
81% |
| Coronary Heart Disease | 10 |
100% |
| Heart Attack | 7 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 |
100% |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 88% (88
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Zocor Reviews
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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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gave me real bad muscle cramps
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the timing of the use and the horrid symptoms leads nme to believe it's bad for me. numb cramped feet..awful.
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Stopped taking because of muscle weakness.
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For Cholesterol
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once a day
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Helping, but some meds I am on increased my TGL's...so started Niaspan
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worked, didn't even feel bad, but raised my liver enzymes, doctor took me off it.
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ok
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aok, cholestrol lower all the time.
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It worked but developed weak and painful muscles, could hardly climb stairs to my apartment.
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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]
