Zocor Fails To Treat Depression in Clinical Trial
A new study finds that taking Zocor provided no benefits to patients with depression.
Tag Archives: Simvastatin
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Pradaxa Risk for Bleeding Increased When Used With Zocor, Mevacor and Altoprev: Study
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…
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Cholesterol Drugs May Hamper Health Benefits from Exercise: Study
New research suggests that Zocor and other cholesterol drugs may inhibit some of the benefits of exercise.
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Study Canceled After Niaspan and Zocor Combo Led to Problems
A new study that was meant to establish the effectiveness of the cholesterol drug Niaspan, had to be stopped because too many patients dropped out after suffering side effects, such…
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Lower Zocor Doses Needed To Avoid Side Effects, UK Regulators Warn
Regulators in the U.K. are cutting simvastatin doses for some patients in half, indicating that it is the only way to mitigate some of the potential side effects of Zocor…
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Side Effects of Cholesterol Drugs May Reduce Energy Levels: Study
The findings of new research suggest that individuals taking statins to lower their cholesterol may suffer side effects that increase fatigue.
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Zocor Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Rhabdomyolysis, Muscle Problems
A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of users of Zocor or simvastatin, alleging that the medication was sold without proper warnings about the risk of rhabdomyolysis and…
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Zocor Lawsuit Filed Over Rhabdomyolysis From 80mg Dose
An Ohio man has filed a lawsuit against Merck, alleging that the side effects of Zocor caused him to suffer rhabdomyolysis and other kidney problems after he took an 80…
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Doctor Warns About Link Between Lipitor, Crestor and Diabetes
Statin-based cholesterol drugs, such as Crestor, Lipitor and Zocor, may actually increase the risk of diabetes, according to a report by a prominent osteopathic physician.
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Cholesterol Drug Trilipix May Not Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes, FDA Warns
According to new warnings from federal health regulators, the cholesterol drug Trilipix may not actually reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke, and may actually increase the risk of…
