Description
What is Zocor?
Zocor is the brand name medication and the generic is known as Simvastatin. Zocor contains the active ingredient simvastatin, which is part of a group of medications called statins. Statins are very popular medicines for lowering cholesterol, combined with a healthy diet. The production of ‘bad’ LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol is reduced with Zocor. This can decrease the cholesterol blood levels by half. In multiple research studies statins have shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and heart disease.
How do I take Zocor?
Zocor is an oral medication taken daily with or without food as directed by your doctor. It’s available in 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg tablets. The dosage depends on your medical background, condition, age and other medications you are currently taking. The usual dose is 40 milligrams per day.
Please see your doctor for more information and to check if the medication conflicts with any existing medical conditions or medications you are currently taking.
Side effects
All medicine has side effects associated with taking them however not everyone will suffer from them. Keep in mind that the benefits of taking medication to prevent a serious condition are more important than some minor side effects. Most side effects usually only last 1-2 weeks when taking a new medication.
Common side effects include:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Memory problems
- Headache
- Stomach pains
All medication will come with side effect information from the manufactures. It is also best you talk to your doctor if you have any concerns as they maybe able to change the dose you are currently taking or change medications.
How do I buy Zocor online?
To buy Zocor online you need to first complete an online consultation. This is a free and short consultation from the privacy of your home. This replaces the face-to-face consult you would normally have with a doctor. Once you have been approved the zocor cholesterol medication it will be sent out to you as soon as possible.
Anonymous –
Zocor 20mg/daay for two months. My sister’s lipid level is normal already and no any side effect.
Drugs.com Reviewed May 21, 2008
lookyhere –
Lowered my cholesterol to 121 without any side effects.
Drugs.com Reviewed June 23, 2008
Alan Monteath –
I started taking Zocor about a week ago. I have had no problems. There is a numbness in my upper left leg on the outside of the thigh. Anyway, have had no other problems so I am rating it a 10.
Drugs.com Reviewed April 6, 2009
kbarkley1954 –
It did the job.
Drugs.com Reviewed May 20, 2009
bes mom –
Zocor worked to lower my cholesterol from 288 to 150 with exercise, but the side effects became progressively worse and worse until I had to choose not to take it. I wondered if I had developed lupus because my entire body ached. My hips, my ankles, my wrists, my entire shoulder joints. I felt exhausted and had no energy. I stopped and could tell a 90% change in 48 hours. My joints and muscles are back to normal and my energy level has increassed.
Drugs.com Reviewed July 5, 2010
Loletta –
I was prescribed Zocor back in January 2011 and after about two weeks of taking the medication I experienced changes that was unusual. My heart was racing so I stopped. After visiting my doctor to have my blood pressure checked, I informed her that I haven’t been taking the medication. She was not happy and requested I schedule another blood test to check my cholesterol which I did. A few days after the test she put me back on Zocor which I have been taking March 10th. Since starting back on Zocor, I have experienced not sleeping through the night and continuous burping. I am not very good about exercise and have a problem with my diet so I do need some type of medication.
Drugs.com Reviewed March 29, 2011
frankske –
It worked and no side effects that I noticed.
Drugs.com Reviewed September 23, 2013
JohnGotts –
Started this med about 11 years ago. It dropped my level to below avg. I always associated my aches and pains to my age and activity level, but I’ve discontinued its use for about 3 weeks because my finger joints felt swollen and arthritic. I’m starting to feel a slow improvement. My additional symptoms are sore hips and other joints. To be fair, I won’t be able to discern whether this is the drug or some other factor until staying off it longer.
Drugs.com Reviewed June 29, 2015
Jamie Lee –
I am currently on 20mg Zocor and started taking it six months ago. After I got my cholesterol checked again, the LDL went down 90 points! No side effects.
Drugs.com Reviewed July 2, 2015