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Zocor is a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins. Simvastatin reduces the levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, while increasing levels of good cholesterol(HDL), Generic Zocor Simvastatin helps to reduce cholesterol and fat levels, which in turn aid in preventing heart strokes, chest pain, and heart attacks.
Before taking Generic Zocor Simvastatin:
• You should not take generic zocor simvastatin if you are allergic, pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease.
• Talk to your doctor about all medications you use. Some medications may increase your risk of serious muscle problems.
• Notify doctor if you consume alcohol because generic zocor simvastatin reacts negatively with alcohol. Also mention if there is any liver or kidney problems.
• Notify doctor if consuming any prescription or non-prescription drugs, herbal products, anti-fungal medicines, anti-coagulants, HIV protease inhibitors, medicines to lower cholesterol, and any vitamins.
How should I take Generic Zocor Simvastatin?
• Take Zocor (simvastatin) exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Generic zocor simvastatin is usually taken at bedtime or with dinner. If you take generic zocor simvastatin more than once a day with meals.
• To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood will be tested regularly. Visit your doctor regularly.
• You may need to take generic zocor simvastatin on a long term basis to treat high cholesterol.
• Generic zocor simvastatin Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat and light.
Generic Zocor Simvastatin side effects:
Some of the basic side effects of generic zocor simvastatin are- headache,muscle pain, energy loss, fever, weakness, constipation,tenderness, nausea, unusual bleeding, fatigue, hives, itching, rashes, swelling, difficulty in swallowing, breathing problems, and appetite loss.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.