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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 | 69 |
83% |
| Coronary Heart Disease | 11 |
100% |
| Heart Attack | 9 |
100% |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 4 |
100% |
| Stroke | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 89% (116
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Zocor Reviews
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Changed to Lipitor when it wasnt working well enough
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wak 60 feet need to stop and get my breath,air 24/7.
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UI have had blood work done recently it is used as a prophalatic
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40mg once at night
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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...
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Its only been two weeks since i started it.
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Just have been taking tis since Nov. 2007 to lower my cholesterol.
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have normal high range, doc wants low range
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I just got bumped from 20mg to 80mg.
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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]
