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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 | 53 |
81% |
| Coronary Heart Disease | 10 |
100% |
| Heart Attack | 7 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 |
100% |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 88% (89
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Zocor Reviews
Working / Worked
Just prescribed
Working / Worked
If I watch my diet it keeps my cholestrol aroun 150
Working / Worked
i guess
Working / Worked
Too soon to tell.
Working / Worked
I had very good luck with this drug although because of changes in medicaid I've since been put on another treatment.
Working / Worked
this med. works well.
Somewhat Helpful
Changed to Lipitor when it wasnt working well enough
Somewhat Helpful
wak 60 feet need to stop and get my breath,air 24/7.
Too Soon To Tell
Just got a prescription for it... and came here to see if anyone taking thyroid medication has any experiences taking these both at the same time...
Too Soon To Tell
Just have been taking tis since Nov. 2007 to lower my cholesterol.
Too Soon To Tell
have normal high range, doc wants low range
Too Soon To Tell
I just got bumped from 20mg to 80mg.
Too Soon To Tell
I just started 20mg 1x daily.
Too Soon To Tell
I have only been on it for a week, so it is too soon to tell.
Not Working
side effects
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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]
