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    Side Effects Of Vytorin

    FDA investigates Vytorin, cancer link

    October 03, 2008
    Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) say they are investigating whether the cholesterol-lowering combination drug Vytorin increases users' risk of cancer. The FDA's move comes in response to a recent trial that found that a larger percentage of patients treated with Vytorin were diagnosed with and died from all types of cancer combined, when compared to those treated with a placebo. FDA officials said patients can continue to take the drug, though they urged doctors to monito... Read more »
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    Vytorin 10-80 Oral Drug Images

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    Vytorin 10-80 Oral Precautions and Side Effects

    ...Pronounced: (eh-ZET-ih-mibe/SIM-vuh-stat-in) Side Effects Headache may occur. If this effect... Read more »

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    Vytorin 10-80 Oral Drug Interactions

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