MANUFACTURER: Merck Frosst This medicine is a TABLET and CAN be split in half. This medicine is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood or to raise HDL levels. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. GENERIC NOW AVAILABLE.
Why is this Zocor prescribed?
Zocor is a cholesterol-lowering drug. Your doctor may prescribe Zocor in addition to a cholesterol-lowering diet if your blood cholesterol level is too high, and if you have been unable to lower it by diet alone. For people at high risk of heart disease, current guidelines call for considering drug therapy when LDL levels reach 130. For people at lower risk, the cut-off is 160. For those at little or no risk, it's 190.
In people with high cholesterol and heart disease, Zocor reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke and "mini-stroke" (transient ischemic attack) and can stave off the need for bypass surgery or angioplasty to clear clogged arteries.
Where can I order Zocor from? Can I buy Zocor at Canadian Prices?
Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Zocor at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Zocor from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Zocor and when you order Zocor it will be delivered with express shipping.
Most important fact about Zocor
Zocor is usually prescribed only if diet, exercise, and weight-loss fail to bring your cholesterol level under control. It's important to remember that Zocor is a supplement to--not a substitute for--those other measures. To get the full benefit of the medication, you need to stick to the diet and exercise program prescribed by your doctor. All these efforts to keep your cholesterol levels normal are important because together they may lower your risk of heart disease.
How should you take Zocor?
Take Zocor exactly as prescribed. --If you miss a dose...Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. --Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature.
What side effects may occur with Zocor?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine whether it is safe for you to continue taking Zocor.
More common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, headache
Less common side effects may include:
Constipation, diarrhea, gas, muscle weakness with rash, nausea, upper respiratory infection, upset stomach, weakness
Why should Zocor not be prescribed?
Do not take Zocor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it or are sensitive to it. Do not take Zocor if you have active liver disease.
Do not take Zocor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding when taking Zocor
You must not become pregnant while taking Zocor. This drug lowers cholesterol, and cholesterol is needed for a baby to develop properly. If you do become pregnant while taking Zocor, notify your doctor right away. Based on studies of other cholesterol-lowering drugs, it is assumed that Zocor could appear in breast milk and could cause severe adverse effects in a nursing baby. Do not take Zocor while breastfeeding your baby.
Zocor Overdosage
Although no specific information about Zocor overdose is available, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of Zocor, seek medical attention immediately.
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