Zocor (simvastatin) is an oral statin used to lower levels of "bad" cholesterol while elevating levels of "good" cholesterol. Regulating triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the blood promotes heart health and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Zocor is often prescribed when diet and exercise alone are not enough to control cholesterol levels. However, it still works best when used in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Additional lifestyle changes may also be recommended by the prescribing physician, such as weight loss and smoking cessation.

Why Buy Zocor?

Zocor is a powerful lipid-lowering drug which can be a critical element in maintaining health and quality of life in patients at risk of heart attack or stroke, suffering coronary heart disease, diabetes-related heart complications, and certain other risk factors. Zocor is also sometimes prescribed for patients undergoing certain cardiac procedures.

A prescription is required to buy Zocor. This product is usually prescribed in extreme cases or in situations in which exercise and diet alone are insufficient to control cholesterol levels. When taken properly according to doctor instructions, Zocor can dramatically reduce risk factors and prevent injury, disability and premature death.

Taking Zocor:

Zocor is available in a range of dosages from 5 mg. to 80 mg. The amount prescribed depends on a number of factors, including age, medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications being taken. Dosages over 40 mg. are rare and carry additional risks; these should be discussed in-depth with the prescribing physician.

The medication is taken orally, typically once a day in the evening. It should be taken with a full glass of water; it may be taken with or without food depending on physician instructions.

Duration of treatment will also vary widely depending on a variety of mitigating factors. It is generally a long-term term treatment and may span months or years; dosage may be adjusted multiple times during treatment according to patient response. Treatment should continue until a physician recommends otherwise.

In some cases liver function may need to be monitored for up to six months after beginning Zocor treatment, and dosage may be adjusted according to liver response. Liver monitoring in this case is usually done with simple blood testing.

Genetic testing may also be requested, as some genetic conditions are associated with reduced effectiveness of the medication.

Unless otherwise instructed by a physician, missed doses should be skipped and the next dose taken at the usual time. Taking more than the prescribed amount of this medication may result in severe or life-threatening side effects. Seek medical attention immediately if more than the prescribed amount is taken.

Ingredients:

Active ingredient: simvastatin.

Inactive ingredients: butylated hydroxyanisole, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, starch, iron oxides, cellulose, titanium dioxide, lactose, talc.

Zocor should not be taken by individuals hypersensitive to any of its ingredients.

Adverse Effects and Warnings:

Zocor is very powerful medication and interacts with a number of prescription and non-prescription drugs. It is vital that physician instructions be followed carefully and that the physician is made aware of all medications being taken, any changes to medications, or if any side effects are experienced.

A rare but serious side effect from taking Zocor causes breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, which may lead to kidney failure. Early warning signs include unexplained muscle pain, muscle tenderness or weakness. If accompanied by fever, fatigue, or dark urine, medical attention should be sought immediately. Individuals of Chinese descent are particularly prone to this side effect, though it is still rare.

No more than two glasses of alcohol a day should be consumed when taking this product.

Patients with a history of diabetes, liver or kidney disease, or thyroid disorders may require close monitoring while taking Zocor.

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may result in severe side effects if consumed while using Zocor and should be avoided.

Zocor is harmful to unborn babies and should not be taken if pregnant or breastfeeding, or if trying to become pregnant. A physician should be notified immediately if pregnancy occurs.

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