Highest simvastatin dose linked to increased risk of muscle injury
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Highest simvastatin dose linked to increased risk of muscle injury
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Tags: Cholesterol Medication, Muscle, FDA, Zocor
Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2010 at 8:04 pm By:
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High Doses Of Simvastatin Carry Risk Of Muscle Damage : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
tinyurl.com — “The agency says the highest approved dose of simvastatin has been linked to an increased risk of muscle injury, a risk that is greatest during the first year of use. The FDA is telling doctors not to prescribe the 80 milligram dose to new patients.” View full resource at tinyurl.com
Most Recently Shared on June 9, 2011 at 12:15 pm By:
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The FDA is acknowledging that simvastatin may cause serious muscle damage in some people: http://tinyurl.com/3ddq9n7. #simvastatin #muscles
High Doses Of Simvastatin Carry Risk Of Muscle Damage : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “The agency says the highest approved dose of simvastatin has been linked to an increased risk of muscle injury, a risk that is greatest during the first year of use. The FDA is telling doctors not to prescribe the 80 milligram dose to new patients.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on June 8, 2011 at 9:53 pm By:
Luis Saldana Doctor, Emergency Physician, and Physician
FDA: High Dose Of Popular Cholesterol Medicine May Damage Muscles http://zite.to/kU06gH #simvastatin
High Doses Of Simvastatin Carry Risk Of Muscle Damage : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “The agency says the highest approved dose of simvastatin has been linked to an increased risk of muscle injury, a risk that is greatest during the first year of use. The FDA is telling doctors not to prescribe the 80 milligram dose to new patients.” View full resource at npr.org
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FDA: High Dose Of Popular Cholesterol Medicine May Damage Muscles: The agency says the highest approved d... http://n.pr/kq8VGw from NPR
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
Most Recently Shared on June 8, 2011 at 6:23 pm By:
Richard Besser Doctor, Pediatrician, Health Communicator, and Physician
Important notice! RT @FDA_Drug_Info: Safety News: New restrictions and dose limitations for Zocor (simvastatin). http://1.usa.gov/ZocorLab
FDA issues warning for high doses of Zocor | Reuters
reuters.com — “WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Patients on the highest approved dose of the cholesterol-lowering drug Zocor may be at increased risk of muscle injury, U.S. regulators warned on Friday. Made by Merck & Co” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on March 20, 2010 at 12:45 am By:
Najeh Ahmad, MD MPH Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician
FDA issues warning for high doses of Zocor http://link.reuters.com/zej54j @Reuters
FDA issues warning for high doses of Zocor | Reuters
feeds.reuters.com — “WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Patients on the highest approved dose of the cholesterol-lowering drug Zocor may be at increased risk of muscle injury, U.S. regulators warned on Friday. Made by Merck & Co” View full resource at feeds.reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2010 at 7:51 pm By:
FDA issues warning for high doses of Zocor http://link.reuters.com/zej54j
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