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Zocor is a HMG-CoA enzyme blocker which is a kind of cholesterol/lipid lowering agent (cardiovascular drug).

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Drug Class

HMG COA enzyme blocker

Generic Drug

Simvastatin

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Muscle pain
Passing gas
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Loss of strength
Cognitive impairment
Aching muscles
Slow thinking

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

High cholesterol
Condition
Hyperlipidemia
Condition
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Condition

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A 31-year old asked:

Is it possible to stop taking Zocor (simvastatin) once you have started?

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A 57-year old asked:

Does candy and pop have triglycerideshow can I keep them down.I'm taking 40 milligram of zocor (simvastatin).?

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A 35-year old asked:

Can zocor (simvastatin) cause a chronic cough?

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A 44-year old asked:

What are side effects of zocor (simvastatin) from?

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A 35-year old asked:

Any experience with side effects of zocor (simvastatin)?

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A 41-year old asked:

I am 28 and I feel extremely tired, weak, and achy all the time. Could it be my Zocor (simvastatin)?

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A 41-year old male asked:

My cholesterol is elevated, is it advisable for me to take zocor (simvastatin)? How much milligram do I need to take? Thankyou and more power!

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A 33-year old asked:

Mevacor or zocor, (simvastatin) what's better?

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A 32-year old asked:

Is it safe to take tricor with zocor (simvastatin)?

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A 36-year old female asked:

can zocor and dexilant (dexlansoprazole) be taken together?

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A 41-year old asked:

Is zocor (simvastatin) (a statin drug) safe in terms of lasting side effects?

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A 55-year old female asked:

I'm allergic to zocor (simvastatin) so my doc just called in lofibra. I'm scared to try. Your opinions please- scared since I was allergic to zocor (simvastatin)!!!

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A 61-year old male asked:

Is osteobioflex compatible with Plavix (clopidogrel) and Zocor (simvastatin)?

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A 46-year old male asked:

I have 270 in chlostrol, I take a zocor (simvastatin) tablet, is it have side effect , I have no gall blader?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is the combination of norvasc (amlodipine) 10mg am and athenol lunch and simvastation zocor (simvastatin) 20mg okay to make?

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A 56-year old male asked:

Since my childhood my lipid profile is bad, TG 400,HDL 33, LDL 120. I take 10mg Zocor (simvastatin) only. Do I need to take any other medicine? I am 55 Yr old.

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A 36-year old asked:

Please help older lady who has taken zocor (simvastatin) and now has side effects, she cannot move her arms. ?

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A member asked:

I have been advised to receive 20 mg. of Pravachol (Pravastatin) daily. I was previously on Zocor (simvastatin). Which medicine is safer as to side effects?

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A 37-year old male asked:

Since I go to gym, diet, control my food, I have been remove from taking norvasc (amlodipine) and Zocor (simvastatin). but not I get gout attack. any reason or idea why?

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A 70-year old asked:

Could Zocor (simvastatin) cause night leg cramps?

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A 31-year old asked:

Metformin, zocor, (simvastatin) lisinopril could any of these affect nervous system?

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A member asked:

I've been taking Advicor for five years and now my doctor is switching me to Zocor (simvastatin). How long does the niacin stay in your body.. flushing?

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A 33-year old asked:

I have been taking zocor (simvastatin) and i have developed hand tremors?

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A 32-year old asked:

How soon after starting zocor (simvastatin) should you experience side effects like muscle pain or other symptoms?

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A 49-year old female asked about a 49-year old female:

Having burning pain in stomach. What antacid is safe to take with zocor, (simvastatin) felodipine & aspirin.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 61-year old asked:

I have taken a statin for 20 years. In the last year, Zocor (simvastatin) caused severe muscle cramps. Now lovastatin does too. What alternative to stations?

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A 62-year old female asked:

Can taking Zocor (simvastatin) cause restless legs? I take it before I go to bed (10:00), and by 12 my legs are bothering me so much I have to get up. Please advise

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A 40-year old asked:

Do you know anything about heart palpitations and the use of Zocor, premarin, (conjugated estrogens) or atenolol?

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A 39-year old asked:

Cardiology I have been having chest pain on exertion for a couple of years. After a stress test and a cardiac catheterization, the blockage is too small and behind the heart and hard to reach to place a stent. I am on plavix, zocor, (simvastatin) ecotrin,

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A 49-year old asked:

How safe is simvastatin 40 mg?

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