Substance |
Simvastatin |
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Brand name: |
Zocor |
Description |
|
Statin |
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Zocor is generally prescribed when a low-calorie diet, exercise, and weight loss fail to bring your bad cholesterol level down |
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Brands: |
FloLipid and Zocor |
Availability: |
Prescription needed |
Pregnancy: |
Consult a doctor |
Alcohol: |
It is undesirable to combine alcohol and medicine together |
Side Effects: |
Difficulty with breathing |
Interactions: |
Norvasc (amlodipine) |
Zocor and leg pain