Simvastatin
Clinical trial: comparison of torcetrapib/atorvastatin to simvastatin in treating high cholesterol
October 02, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
Heart Disease, Thyroid Disease, and Statins: New Links, New Solutions
By HeartHawk , Health Expert...hyperthyroidism. An earlier hypothyroidism study looking at simvastatin noted, "An increase in... Read more »
Ezetimibe: Under the gun
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...a trial that evaluated the effects of ezetimibe + simvastatin (aka Vytorin) on preventing neck... Read more »
Vytorin® Crash and Burn? Is cholesterol dead?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...compared the effects of Vytorin® (a combination of simvastatin and ezetimibe, brand name... Read more »
Statins and ezetimibe and biomarkers
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...of two ingredients: Zetia (ezetimibe) and Zocor (simvastatin, a statin) in the same pill. It's a... Read more »
Health Guide
Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...(Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), rosuvastatin (Crestor) and simvastatin (Zocor). The voluntary withdrawal of cerivastatin (Baycol), a statin linked... Read more »Heart attack
...with cholesterol control, your doctor may prescribe a medication of the statins group (atorvastatin, simvastatin). Stop smoking if you smoke. Eat a low fat diet rich in fruits and... Read more »Cholesterol Treatment and Drugs
...four groups:So-called natural statins, including lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), and simvastatin (Zocor). These are the most studied statins and have proven effectiveness and good... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors
...as much as other anti-cholesterol drugs.Statins include:Lovastatin (Mevacor)Pravastatin (Pravachol)Simvastatin (Zocor)Fluvastatin (Lescol)Atorvastatin (Lipitor)Rosuvastatin (Crestor) Statins... Read more »Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Prevention
...effective drugs for treating high cholesterol and include lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), and rosuvastatin... Read more »Medications
......triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks. Simvastatin is used in adults and... Read more »
......medication is a combination of two drugs, ezetimibe and simvastatin. It is used along with a... Read more »
......medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting simvastatin. Before using this... Read more »
Simvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin". It is... Read more »
......your doctor or pharmacist before starting ezetimibe/simvastatin. Before using this... Read more »
Related News
Journal watch: Zocor may cause depression in some
October 02, 2008A small study of elderly patients has found that simvastatin (Zocor) causes symptoms of depression in some. Of the 31 patients taking simvastatin, 4... Read summary »
Clinical trial: Effectiveness of MK0524A and Zocor on lipids
October 02, 2008This is a study to evaluate the effectiveness of Zocor (simvastatin) and MK0524A on lipids. This national study is currently recruiting patients. Read summary »
Some insurers offer incentives for patients to switch statins
October 03, 2008A Syracuse, New York newspaper is reporting that some insurance companies are offering patients incentives to switch from Lipitor to simvastatin, the... Read summary »
Cholesterol Drugs May Protect Memory
August 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drugs commonly used to fight cholesterol may also ward off dementia and memory loss. A new study shows those who take statins... Read summary »
WelChol makes Zetia/Zocor combo work better, study finds
October 02, 2008A new study has found that taking WelChol along with other cholesterol medicines may make the medicines more effective at lowering cholesterol.... Read summary »
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