This page focuses on Zocor a prescribed drug used to reduce the total amount of LDL "bad" cholesterol, triglycerides and apolipoprotein B and increases the level of HDL "good" cholesterol in your blood.
Fast Facts:
- Brand Name: Zocor
- Generic Name: Simvastatin
- Class: Statins
- Used for treating high cholesterol
- Zocor is for both adults and children older than 10 years
- Usually taken at bedtime or with evening meal
- Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact
- Your doctor may want to monitor your liver function with blood tests
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Zocor (Simvastatin).
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