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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 | 8 |
100% |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 4 |
100% |
| Stroke | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 89% (115
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Zocor Reviews
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.
Too Soon To Tell
Go in for blood work in a few weeks to find out if it's working or now.
Not Working
This gave me great pain in my thigh and back muscles. Also constipation was a major side effect.
Not Working
had back pain and could not continue taking it.
Not Working
side effects
Not Working
horrid reaction feet swelling cramps etc..quit using it
Not Working
switched from Crestor to Simsvastatin ..almost immediate swelling and cramping of the feet. awful
Not Working
I was only on Zocor for a week and I noticed that I was having bad muscle aches in the legs and am now off of it. I go back to my doctor May 31st to see about the bloodwork that I had done and will take it from there.
Not Working
I am just afraid of statins
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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]
