Zocor (simvastatin): increased risk of muscle injury with high doses
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Zocor (simvastatin): increased risk of muscle injury with high doses
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Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2010 at 2:30 am By:
I'm unsure what is the novelty about it, but FDA released news that high dose simvastatin increase risk of myopathy - http://bit.ly/9AROVi
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FDA announces new safety recommendations for high-dose simvastatin
fda.gov — “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today is announcing safety label changes for the cholesterol-lowering medication simvastatin because the highest approved dose--80 milligram (mg)--has been associated with an elevated risk of muscle injury or myopathy, particularly during the first 12 months of use.” View full resource at fda.gov
Most Recently Shared on June 10, 2011 at 12:55 pm By:
Cathy Rosenbaum PharmD, Doctor, and Pharmacist
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm258338.htm Talk 2 MD about decreasing Zocor 80 mg or switching prescriptions
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:
The Peoples Pharmacy Health Site
The FDA is acknowledging that simvastatin may cause serious muscle damage in some people: http://tinyurl.com/3ddq9n7. #simvastatin #muscles
FDA Announces New Limits On High-Dose Simvastatin (Zocor)
medicalnewstoday.com — “The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced new limitations to the use of high-dose simvastatin, due to the increased risk of muscle pain and weakness (myopathy) and in ra” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on June 9, 2011 at 12:05 pm By:
FDA Announces New Limits On High-Dose Simvastatin (Zocor) http://mnt.to/3WZf #heart #heartdisease
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 Emergency Physician, Physician, and Doctor
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:
FDA issues simvastatin alert, urging limits to use of highest dose because of increased risk of muscle damage. http://1.usa.gov/k4SGb0
Clinical Cases and Images: CasesBlog: FDA: High-dose simvastatin increases risk of muscle injury - caution with lower doses plus Amiodarone, Verapamil, Diltiazem
casesblog.blogspot.com — “Health News Updated Daily by an Assistant Professor at University of Chicago, Internist and Allergist” View full resource at casesblog.blogspot.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 1:45 pm By:
Richard L.Trader,Sr Therapist, Health Executive, and Physician Assistant
FDA: High-dose simvastatin increases risk of muscle injury - caution with lower doses plus Amiodarone, Verapamil, ... http://bit.ly/cVNETM
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 1:52 am By:
B.J. Hardick, MD Chiropractor, Health Communicator, Doctor, and CAM
FDA issues warning for high doses of Zocor -- http://bit.ly/9JGyYi -- do the smaller doses just kill your muscles, kidneys, and you, slower?
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 Family Medicine Doctor, Physician, and Doctor
FDA issues warning for high doses of Zocor http://link.reuters.com/zej54j @Reuters
FDA Warns of Muscle Damage From Zocor
webmd.com — “The FDA warns that higher doses of the cholesterol-lowering drug Zocor (simvastatin) carry an increased risk of muscle injury.” View full resource at webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2010 at 9:50 pm By:
Arthur M. Healthy Eating Advisor
FDA Warns of Muscle Damage From Zocor http://ff.im/-hNC5m
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 19, 2010 at 8:03 pm By:
FDA issues warning for high doses of Zocor: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Patients on the highest approved d... http://bit.ly/9AB1FP #health #news
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 8:03 pm By:
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FDA issues warning for high doses of Zocor: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Patients on the highest approved dose of the ch... http://bit.ly/9F3GOY
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
FDA: High-dose Zocor increases risk of muscle injury - FirstWord
firstwordplus.com — “FDA: High-dose Zocor increases risk of muscle injury - FirstWord” View full resource at firstwordplus.com
Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2010 at 4:14 pm By:
Richard G. Lanzara Health Professional
RT @fwpharma FDA: High-dose Zocor increases risk of muscle injury http://bit.ly/aMKFYg #health #medicine
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80 mg Simvastatin and muscle injury (FDA drug safety communication): http://t.co/RUVtOYp via @AddThis
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