- May 25, 2010
My mom is a 72 year old female living in Singapore and diagnosed with hypertension 8 years ...
simvastatin
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is simvastatin?
Zocor 10 mg Tab
Drug Name: SIMVASTATIN-ORAL
Other Brand Names: Zocor
Uses: Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.
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- May 22, 2010
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- May 15, 2010
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- Apr 17, 2010
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- Feb 19, 2010
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- Jun 26, 2008
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- May 20, 2008
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