Zocor (simvastatin) is a statin that is used to reduce cholesterol. In this drug monograph, Dr. Ome Ogbru answers these questions: how does Zocor work, what is it used for, what is usual dosing, how is it administered, what are the side effects, and what are the drug interactions. How effective Zocor is and how to obtain prescription assistance for the medication are also discussed.
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Zocor (simvastatin) is a statin that is used to reduce cholesterol. In this drug monograph, Dr. Ome Ogbru answers these questions: how does Zocor work, what is it used for, what is usual dosing, how is it administered, what are the side effects, and what are the drug interactions. How effective Zocor is and how to obtain prescription assistance for the medication are also discussed.
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pharmawatchdog.com — “Statins are the most widely used medications to lower bad (LDL) cholesterol in order to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Statins work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol. Statins may also help your body reabsorb cholesterol that has built up in plaques on your artery walls, preventing further blockage in your blood vessels and heart attacks. Statins include well-known medications such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor), lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pra” View full resource at pharmawatchdog.com
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