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BANGALORE (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators recommended limiting the use of the highest dose of Merck & Co's cholesterol drug Zocor, citing an increased risk of muscle damage.Zocor, also known as

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Cholesterol: Simvastatin raises muscle injury risk - latimes.com

latimes.com — “The FDA recommends doctors stop prescribing the highest dose of simvastatin -- and drugs that contain it -- for many patients.View full resource at latimes.com

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FDA recommends limits on highest dose of Zocor | Reuters

reuters.com — “BANGALORE (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators recommended limiting the use of the highest dose of Merck & Co's cholesterol drug Zocor, citing an increased risk of muscle damage.Zocor, also known asView full resource at reuters.com

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FDA recommends limits on highest dose of Merck's Zocor | Reuters

reuters.com — “BANGALORE (Reuters) - Health regulators recommended limiting the use of the highest dose of Merck & Co's cholesterol drug Zocor, citing an increased risk of muscle damage.Zocor, also known as simvastatin,View full resource at reuters.com

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FDA Recommends Limits on Highest Dose of Zocor - WSJ.com

online.wsj.com — “The FDA is recommending limits on the use of cholesterol-lowering medication simvastatin, commonly known as Zocor, marketed by Merck, because the drug is associated with a risk of muscle injury.View full resource at online.wsj.com

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FDA recommends limits on highest dose of Merck's Zocor | Reuters

reuters.com — “BANGALORE (Reuters) - Health regulators recommended limiting the use of the highest dose of Merck & Co's cholesterol drug Zocor, citing an increased risk of muscle damage.Zocor, also known as simvastatin,View full resource at reuters.com

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FDA Drug Safety Communication: New restrictions, contraindications, and dose limitations for Zocor (simvastatin) to reduce the risk of muscle injury

fda.gov — “[06-08-2011] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending limiting the use of the highest approved dose of the cholesterol-lowering medication, simvastatin (80 mg) because of increased risk of muscle damage.View full resource at fda.gov

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Important notice! RT @FDA_Drug_Info: Safety News: New restrictions and dose limitations for Zocor (simvastatin). http://1.usa.gov/ZocorLab

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