19 results

• Zocor Fails To Treat Depression in Clinical Trial

  February 27, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that taking Zocor provided no benefits to patients with depression.

• Pradaxa Risk for Bleeding Increased When Used With Zocor, Mevacor and Altoprev: Study

  November 22, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that combining the blood thinner Pradaxa with the cholesterol drugs Zocor, Mevacor and Altoprev can significantly increase the risk of serious bleeding events in patients 66 years of age and older.

• Cholesterol Drugs May Hamper Health Benefits from Exercise: Study

  May 24, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  New research suggests that Zocor and other cholesterol drugs may inhibit some of the benefits of exercise.  

• Study Canceled After Niaspan and Zocor Combo Led to Problems

  February 28, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study that was meant to establish the effectiveness of the cholesterol drug Niaspan, had to be stopped because...

• Lower Zocor Doses Needed To Avoid Side Effects, UK Regulators Warn

  November 7, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Regulators in the U.K. are cutting simvastatin doses for some patients in half, indicating that it is the only way...

• Side Effects of Cholesterol Drugs May Reduce Energy Levels: Study

  June 22, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of new research suggest that individuals taking statins to lower their cholesterol may suffer side effects that increase...

• Zocor Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Rhabdomyolysis, Muscle Problems

  June 7, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of users of Zocor or simvastatin, alleging that the medication was...

• Zocor Lawsuit Filed Over Rhabdomyolysis From 80mg Dose

  December 28, 2011

  Staff Writers

  An Ohio man has filed a lawsuit against Merck, alleging that the side effects of Zocor caused him to suffer...

• Doctor Warns About Link Between Lipitor, Crestor and Diabetes

  December 2, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Statin-based cholesterol drugs, such as Crestor, Lipitor and Zocor, may actually increase the risk of diabetes, according to a report...

• Cholesterol Drug Trilipix May Not Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes, FDA Warns

  November 10, 2011

  Staff Writers

  According to new warnings from federal health regulators, the cholesterol drug Trilipix may not actually reduce the risk of heart...