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Simvastatin Drug
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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From Our Experts
Cholesterol Drug Studies: Looking At Biomarkers to Evaluate the...
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Why Take Fish Oil If You Take a Statin Drug?
Several months ago, I had asked Maureen to add fish oil to her heart disease prevention regimen. "My primary doctor said that I should stop... Read more »
Is Grapefruit Safe to Eat When Taking a Statin Drug?
Lisa Nelson RD #8: Please clear up the confusion about grapefruit and medication! Is it safe for individuals taking medication for heart... Read more »
Statins: good drugs for bad cholesterol
Statins (technically, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) are a very important class of prescription medications. The drugs in this class... Read more »
From Our Sources
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 »
Adding WelChol to statin therapy may help reduce cholesterol f...
Researchers reviewed several studies in which patients taking simvastatin (Zocor), pravastatin (Pravachol), or atorvastatin (Lipitor) added... Read more »
Zocor Oral Drug Interactions
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: SIMVASTATIN - ORAL Pronounced: (SIM-va-STAT-in) Interactions See also How to Use section. Drug interactions may change how your... Read more »
Vytorin 10-80 Oral Drug Interactions
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: EZETIMIBE/SIMVASTATIN - ORAL Pronounced: (eh-ZET-ih-mibe/SIM-vuh-stat-in) Interactions See also How To Use section. Drug... Read more »
Simcor Oral Drug Interactions
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: NIACIN EXTENDED-RELEASE/SIMVASTATIN - ORAL Pronounced: (NYE-a-sin/SIM-va-STAT-in) Interactions See also How to Use section. Drug... Read more »
Common Prescription Drugs with Generic Alternatives
Keeping down prescription costs If you've recently been prescribed a medication, you may be daunted by the costs of some of these drugs. But take heart -- many of the most commonly used prescription medications have generic formulas, and this can...
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