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How Does Simvastatin Work?
Clinical trial: comparison of torcetrapib/atorvastatin to simvastatin in treating high cholesterol
Pfizer Inc. is currently sponsoring a study to compare the effectiveness of torcetrapib/atorvastatin to simvastatin (Zocor) in patients with high cholesterol. This national study is currently recruiting patients.
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WelChol makes Zetia/Zocor combo work better, study finds
A new study has found that taking WelChol along with other cholesterol medicines may make the medicines more effective at lowering cholesterol.... Read more »
If two cholesterol drugs don't work, try adding a third
Researchers have found that diabetics who are unable to meet target cholesterol levels using two drugs may benefit markedly by adding a third.... Read more »
Study: Omacor works with Zocor without reducing the statin's e...
An omega-3 fatty acid drug designed to reduce triglyceride levels has passed another stage of its clinical trials. In the recent study, Omacor... Read more »
Zocor may help save lives in the fight against bird flu
Early research suggests that simvastatin (Zocor) may help fight the life-threatening respiratory symptoms caused by the avian flu. In a study on... Read more »
New generic Zocor could save consumers and insurers billions
New generic formulas of Zocor (simvastatin) may provide consumers and insurance companies the unique opportunity to save "billions," says the Blue... Read more »
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