Zocor

Simvastatin

Simvastatin, sold under the brand name Zocor among others, is a lipid-lowering medication.[2] It is used along with exercise, diet, and weight loss to decrease elevated lipid levels.[2] It is also used to decrease the risk of heart problems in those at high risk.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include constipation, headaches, and nausea.[2] Serious side effects may include muscle breakdown, liver ...

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a round salmon colored pill with Rx 791 printed on one side ## The pill in description is Simvastatin (20 mg). It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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can I take 25mg Amitriptyline at night along with 40mgs of Zocor is ths safe ? ## There are no interactions listed, but this site is not medical professionals, so you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. Has your doctor prescribed them to be taken this way?

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I was wondering about Zocor. My husband has been taking this medication for a while and just recently he changed doctors. Well the new doctor did some blood work on my husband and the one test for his liver is showing some damage to it. Can Zocor or Zeita do this if you taking this for a long period of time? ## Yes, it can cause liver damage. Doctors are supposed to require a liver (blood) test before they refill this drug, every six months. ## Zocor contains the active ingredient Simvastatin, and according to FDA reports, this medication has been known to cause elevated liver function levels on blood work, and liver failure, along with the more typical side effects that may include nausea, dizziness, and joint/muscle aches. Ref: Simvastatin Information What other actions has his doctor...

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My doctor prescribed Zocar-40 mg, and according to the directions it must be taken at night before bed-time. Does anyone know why it must be taken before bed-time? Also what are the known side effects of this medicine??? ## This is a cholesterol med. It is to be taken at night to help bring your cholesterol down, this is when you are relaxed the most. side effects liver, leg cramps, make you tired. ## Cholesterol is made at night. That is why your physician wants you to take it at night. Be careful with this medication. I had chronic pain from diabetic neuropathy and began taking it. Took for about six months and noted almost intolerable pain, well beyond what I experienced with neuropathy. I got to the point I could barely walk. I kept complaining about the pain,,,,,,,,my blood sugars ...

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My father in law is on a cholesterol lowering medication and is no longer allowed to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice. I have just begun Zocor and am concerned. ## I just read that you can't drink more than a quart of juice or large amount of grapefruit. That being said, I'd ask your pharmacist. ## my father eats grapefruit, but his doctor told him not to eat it very often ## I eat 1/2 a grapefruit in the AM and take my Zocor at night. Is there a problem with doing this? ## There is an enzyme in grapefruit that can inhibit your body's ability to break down some medications, such as Zocor, which could result in you absorbing too much of the given medication. Thus, it is best to abstain from eating grapefruit, or drinking its juice, while taking Zocor. However, if your...

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what is the difference between zocor and lipitor Doc changing me from one t the other ## Many doctors think all the statin drugs are about the same except for potency. (Lipitor about twice as potent as Zocor.) Quoted from an Older Article Below: 'The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug atorvastatin (Lipitor), which research suggests is more potent than the older statins. At its highest dose, atorvastatin may confer a slight advantage in reducing LDL for those with very high cholesterol. For most people, the lowest standard dose of atorvastatin is sufficient to help achieve target cholesterol levels. Why atorvastatin is more potent is not completely clear. Atorvastatin has a longer period of action than older stating, which may be why this drug produces similar reductions ...

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zocor ## The pill in description is Zocor (40 mg); also known as Simvastatin. It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. You can view a more detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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unkown ## Zocor contains the active ingredient Simvastatin, it is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Learn more: Are there any comments or questions?

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I am prescribed 20 mg of zocor once per day. Can I use a 40 mg cut in half and get the same result? ## Yes, this is safe to do, as long as a medication is not a time released tablet or your doctor/pharmacist has instructed you not to do so. Zocor contains the active ingredient Simvastatin and is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, joint/muscle aches and abdominal pain. Read more: Is there anything else I can hep you with?

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Simvastatin, sold under the brand name Zocor among others, is a lipid-lowering medication.[2] It is used along with exercise, diet, and weight loss to decrease elevated lipid levels.[2] It is also used to decrease the risk of heart problems in those at high risk.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include constipation, headaches, and nausea.[2] Serious side effects may include muscle breakdown, liver ...

orange ## Pill Image Did you also read the word Zocor on the other side? If it doesn't have that, then it is a fraudulent med and not safe to take, it should match this image. This is Zocor 20mgs, Simvastatin, used to lower cholesterol.

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ONE SIDE 93 OTHER SIDE 7154 SALMON COLOR ROUND ## TABLETS ZOCOR® (simvastatin) USES OF ZOCOR ZOCOR is a prescription drug that is indicated as an addition to diet for many patients with high cholesterol. For patients at high risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) because of existing heart disease, diabetes, vascular disease, or history of stroke, ZOCOR is indicated along with diet to reduce the risk of death by reducing coronary death; reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke; and reduce the need for revascularization procedures. ## Teva Pharmaceuticals list this tablet as containing 20mgs of Simvastatin, which is most commonly used to help treat high cholesterol. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including joint/muscle pain, headache, nausea, and dizziness. Its in...

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I take tramadol and lisinopril,zocor, metformin and celexa. Is it safe to mix these? ## Hello, Angel! How are you? The concern is mixing the Tramadol with the Celexa, since they can both raise serotonin levels, which has the potential to be dangerous. They can be taken together, but your doctor should be monitoring your regularly, to catch any issues ahead of time. The FDA classifies Tramadol as an opioid so it has the potential to be ha bit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Does charcoal tablets interact with Zocor, Nexium, Zoloft or Flomax ? I have diverticulitis and wat to use it to help with the gas problem from high fiber diet. ## There are no problems listed between using it and your medications, but you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. ## Can I take charcoal tablets while I am taking Lipitor Antorvastatin ? ## You should be fine, there should not be any interactions between Lipitor and charcoal. Of course it is always a good idea to verify with your doc since they know your medical history too. ## Will taking activated charcoal get rid of the metabolites in valium that I need gone?

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Brown, round ## what is the namr of med ## Simvastatin (Generic for Zocor) 20mg A colesterol lowering medication made by Dr Reddy's Lab ## I was concerned that the pharmacist made an error filling my prescription, since my zocor (simvastatin) looked completely different from before. Good to hear that's what the round, brown RDY 199 is supposed to be. ## The identification provided is correct, so thanks go to Mark! Simvastatin can cause some problematic side effects in some people, so I want to warn everyone about the possibility, because sometimes they have been severe enough that people have had to stop taking it. These side effects may include nausea, headache, dizziness and joint/muscle pain. Learn more Simvastatin details here. Is there anything I can help with?

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Put on statins in 2009 (first Zocor, then Lipitor). In June 2012 had severe episode of heart palpitations and chest tightness (ended up in ER). Had EKG, chest x-ray, blood tests -- all normal. But chest tightness, lightheadedness and fatigue symptoms continued for days. After cardiologist visit (including stress test) found no problems with heart, returned to regular doctor for more blood work. Found nothing... Then based on my own online research I found my symptoms matched up with Lipitor side effects. Stopped Lipitor first week of July... chest tightness and fatigue symptoms are now gone but lightheadedness continues. After more online research, I have begun taking CoQ10 and Milk Thistle this week. No improvement yet. Anyone with similar experiences? How long does it take for the bod...

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I do not remember what this pill was for. I usually take generic brands of Zocor (20mg) and Zanex for anxiety. Can you help me to identify this pill. ## An oval, blue pill with G17 on it, actually contains 220mgs of Naproxen, it is a generic or store brand of Aleve. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach irritation. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## My first prescription of Simvastatin (40mg) did not state a warning on the prescription label as did my replenishment prescription (from a different pharmamcist) regarding not to consume grapefruit/juice whilst taking this medication. Unfortunately I had just started consuming one grapefruit/day for about a week...

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oval/oblong pink in color 80 on one side 543 on the other ## The pill in description is Zocor (80 mg); also known as Simvastatin. It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. You can view a more detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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