Simvastatin Out Of You System
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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New generic Zocor could save consumers and insurers billions
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Study: Generic statins effective for most cholesterol patients...
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Journal watch: Zocor may cause depression in some
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