Zocor

Zocor USES: Simvastatin is used to lower cholesterol and fats in the blood to help prevent heart attacks and strokes.

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Zocor Uses Simvastatin is used to lower cholesterol and fats in the blood to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. Notes Your doctor may periodically perform lab tests during treatment to monitor your progress. For best results, exercise regularly and follow a doctor- approved, low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and heat. Do not store in the bathroom. Photos 圖片一 圖片二 ZOCOR 40 MG TABLET How To Use This medication may be taken without regard to meals. If you are taking this drug once daily, take it with the evening meal or at bedtime as directed. It may take a few weeks to months before the full effects of this medication are noticed. This drug must be taken regularly to keep cholesterol low. Side Effects Stomach upset, gas, heartburn, change of taste, diarrhea, constipation, skin rash, headache, dizziness or blurred vision may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify MD promptly if you experience muscle ache/pain, fever, unusual tiredness or weakness, vision changes or yellowing eyes and skin. If this medication makes you dizzy or lightheaded, avoid driving or engaging in activities requiring alertness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before taking simvastatin tell your doctor if you have liver disease, a severe infection, kidney disease, heart disease, low thyroid function, history of alcoholism or any allergies, especially drug allergies. Limit alcohol intake, as this may aggravate drug side effects. Simvastatin should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the possible adverse effects to the infant breast-feeding is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the doses. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including warfarin, cyclosporine, erythromycin, gemfibrozil, cholestyramine, niacin azole antifungal drugs (e.g., itraconazole), clarithromycin and nefazodone. Avoid grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor specifically instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Share and Enjoy!

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 71 Location: Delray Beach, FL Time Taken: 7 days Reason: To lower cholesterol Date: 16 March 2009 Side Effects Dr..prescribed. After 7 days I woke up with severe pain in my head - in back of my neck and upper back and shoulders. I also experienced pain in my wrists and elbows etc. Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 60 Location: Connecticut Time Taken: 8 days Reason: high cholesterol Date: 11 December 2008 Side Effects Took Zocor for one week and had leg cramps which I didn't realize were a side effect. On day 8 I woke up feeling as if I had the flu - bad muscle aches and cramps. Additional Thoughts MD stopped med when I reported muscle pain and sent me for a blood test to measure muscle inflamation. Off med for 2 days and still having muscle cramps in arms and legs. No generalized aching. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 60 Time Taken: 3 years Reason: ischemetic transient attacks Date: 16 June 2007 Side Effects abdominal bloating, weight gain 40 pounds, Additional Thoughts very effective in lowering LDL level Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 34 Time Taken: 2 weeks Reason: Diabetic Date: 22 June 2007 Side Effects Fine for about 2 weeks, then I felt like a victim of a blanket party!!!! Crestor made me feel a LITTLE bad, this stuff SUCKS!!! Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 34 Time Taken: 21 days Reason: Doctor Prescribed, Diabetic Date: 23 June 2007 Side Effects Two weeks on Zocor, no problems. I woke up one morning and felt like I had been beaten severely by a bag of oranges. Didn't put 2 and 2 together until later in the day, so I still took my pill that morning. Four days later, I'm just now starting to recover. I really am in favor of the FDA reviewing this drug based on the feedback on this site, no its not a scientific survey, but it is a significant population to look at. Additional Thoughts

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