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Simvastatin Zocor Uses Lowers cholesterol levels to prevent heart attack or other problems. Used in combination with a diet program to lower cholesterol. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone. How To Use APPEARANCE: Tablet. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. You may take this medicine with or without food. Take the medicine in the evening, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about diet and exercise. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Blistering, peeling, red skin rash. Chest pain. Dark-colored urine or pale stools. Fever, chills, and body aches. Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness. Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes. Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to simvastatin, or if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or have liver disease. Missed Dose If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Drug Interactions Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away. Make sure your doctor knows if you have diabetes, kidney disease, or a muscle disorder. Make sure your doctor knows if you have a history of liver disease, heart problems, or stroke. If your doctor tells you to increase the amount of medicine you are taking or if you are just starting this medicine, make sure you tell the doctor right away if you get muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. Your doctor will need to check your blood or urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments. Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor. You may need a special diet to keep your cholesterol levels from going up after you stop using the medicine. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol regularly. Share and Enjoy!

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