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FDA warns of increased myopathy risk with high dose Zocor - MPR

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The FDA has notified healthcare professionals that there may be an increased risk of myopathy associated with the highest approved dose of Zocor (simvastatin, from Merck) 80mg, compared to lower simvastatin doses and possibly other drugs in the statin class.

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