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Total Zocor reports: 802.Zocor FDA safety alerts: 2008 .
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Reported Zocor Side Effects: rhabdomyolysis, myalgia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, asthenia, muscular weakness, pain in extremity, renal failure acute, arthralgia, muscle spasms, nausea, alanine aminotransferase increased.
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Zocor Side Effects Report #5329415-4Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on Aug 22, 2006. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: 20 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, OMEGA. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329416-6
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscular weakness, myalgia. ZOCOR dosage: 80 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN, SYNTHROID, FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329418-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on Aug 08, 2006. Male patient was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329419-1
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2006. Male patient was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329502-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on Feb 10, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol decreased, blood triglycerides and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: 80 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with NIACIN. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329505-6
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 02, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, coronary artery disease and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, fatigue, muscle atrophy, myalgia. ZOCOR dosage: 20 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with DIGITEK, FORADIL, MICARDIS, TOPROL, ASPIRIN, FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329511-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on Mar 15, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOPHAGE, SYNTHROID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329513-5
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 174.0 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: 80 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with ADVAIR DISKUS, PRINIVIL, VERELAN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329514-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on Mar 08, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRANDATE, ZESTRIL, ZETIA. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329515-9
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2006. Male patient was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myopathy, rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329516-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on Mar 01, 2006. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: 80 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, PROZAC, QVAR, TENORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329517-2
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 24, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aldolase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, joint swelling. ZOCOR dosage: 20 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXICILLIN, GEMFIBROZIL, GUAIFENESIN. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329518-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on Feb 15, 2006. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 275.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIOXX. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329522-6
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2006. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: 80 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with BIAXIN, BUMEX, COREG, GLUCOVANCE, LASIX, PLAVIX, PRINIVIL, ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329523-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on Apr 07, 2006. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: 20 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with NAPROXEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329524-X
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 03, 2006. Male patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, liver function test abnormal, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: 20 MG/HS/PO. During the same period patient was treated with ALTACE, METHADONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329525-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on Mar 29, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: jaundice cholestatic. ZOCOR dosage: 40 MG/DAILY/PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZOMIG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329530-5
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2006. Male patient was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: 80 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329532-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on May 25, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: overdose, rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: 120 MG/DAILY/PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5329538-X
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 28, 2006. Female patient, 90 years of age, weighting 156.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myalgia. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5253697-0
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported ZOCOR problem on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with cardiovascular event prophylaxis, ventricular tachycardia, myocardial infarction, left ventricular failure and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, dyspnoea, exercise tolerance decreased, liver function test abnormal, myalgia, myositis. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, ASPIRIN, BISOPROLOL, FUROSEMIDE, NITROGLYCERIN, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5254573-X
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Feb 21, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection fungal, bronchitis and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: candidiasis, rhabdomyolysis, urinary tract infection fungal. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUCONAZOLE, BISOPROLOL, NITROGLYCERIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ASPIRIN, OMEPRAZOLE, COLCHICINE, TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5255410-X
Health Professional from FRANCE reported ZOCOR problem on Feb 12, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia, hypertension, contraception and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angiopathy, cerebrovascular accident, meniere's disease. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOMPERIDONE, AVOCADO OIL AND SOYBEAN OIL, RABEPRAZOLE, INDAPAMIDE, BROMAZEPAM, CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND GESTODENE, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND GESTODENE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5255726-7
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with thrombosis prophylaxis, cerebral infarction and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral haemorrhage. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, ASPIRIN AND MAGNESIUM OXIDE. Patient died on 04/21/2006.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5256538-0
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported ZOCOR problem on Feb 19, 2007. Male patient, 91 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiovascular disorder and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, pancreatitis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, BISOPROLOL, CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, ESOMEPRAZOLE, NICORANDIL, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient died on 12/30/2006.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5256550-1
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 28, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, hypertension and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: musculoskeletal stiffness, pain in extremity. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALSARTAN. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5257656-3
Health Professional from FRANCE reported ZOCOR problem on Feb 28, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with heart valve replacement and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, eosinophil count increased, fatigue, ocular icterus, oedema peripheral, pancytopenia, weight decreased. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PARIET, AMIODARONE, ATACAND, FUROSEMIDE, PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/25/2006.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5258408-0
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone pain, dyspepsia, muscle disorder, muscular weakness, myalgia, palpitations, pruritus. ZOCOR dosage: 20 MG 1 TAB DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with NIACIN. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5258887-9
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported ZOCOR problem on Feb 26, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5261252-1
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Feb 21, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection fungal, bronchitis and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUCONAZOLE, BISOPROLOL, NITROGLYCERIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ASPIRIN, OMEPRAZOLE, COLCHICINE, TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5261253-3
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported ZOCOR problem on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, dyspnoea exertional, hypoaesthesia, pain in extremity. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC AND MISOPROSTOL, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, BISOPROLOL, ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5262241-3
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, weighting 257.0 lb, was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, nausea, nervousness, vomiting. ZOCOR dosage: 10 MG 1 X DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5262247-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 163.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oral mucosal blistering. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5262399-6
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, weighting 140.0 lb, was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle fatigue, oedema peripheral, secretion discharge. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR, CRESTOR. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5262522-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, weighting 243.0 lb, was diagnosed with dyslipidaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lip swelling, pruritus. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYZAAR, FLONASE, PRILOSEC. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5262698-8
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, hypertension and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscular weakness, myalgia, nausea, pain, paraesthesia, pyrexia. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5263111-7
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported ZOCOR problem on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, dyspnoea exertional, hypoaesthesia, pain in extremity. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC AND MISOPROSTOL, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, BISOPROLOL, ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5265558-1
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastritis, ileal ulcer, iron deficiency anaemia, renal cyst. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5266268-7
Health Professional from GERMANY reported ZOCOR problem on Mar 05, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, gastritis, parkinson's disease, constipation, hypertension and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: paraparesis, renal failure, rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOPIDOGREL BISULPHATE, ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM, BENSERAZIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND LEVODOPA, DIHYDROERGOCRYPTINE MESYLATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5266271-7
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: mouth ulceration. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5266354-1
Physician from TUNISIA reported ZOCOR problem on Mar 05, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, angina pectoris, ischaemic cardiomyopathy, coronary angioplasty, stent placement and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemoptysis, hepatitis fulminant, prescribed overdose. ZOCOR dosage: 20 MG. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVASTATIN, INSULATARD, MOPRAL, LOPRIL, CORVASAL, PLAVIX. Patient died on 02/10/2005.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5266362-0
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastritis, ileal ulcer, iron deficiency anaemia, renal cyst. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5267641-3
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported ZOCOR problem on Mar 07, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased, retinal vein thrombosis, diabetes mellitus and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, malaise. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, GLICLAZIDE. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5267646-2
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, pulmonary embolism and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE, CYCLOSPORINE, AZATHIOPRINE, PENTOXIFYLLINE, PANTOPRAZOLE, ACENOCOUMAROL, REPAGLINIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5267650-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on Aug 22, 2006. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, muscular weakness, myalgia. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5268645-7
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient, 84 years of age, weighting 144.4 lb, was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5268710-4
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOCOR problem on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia, renal disorder, cardiac disorder, hyperuricaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dry mouth, dysgeusia, hypozincaemia. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROGRAF, BLOPRESS, CELLCEPT, PREDNISOLONE, COMELIAN, PARIET, ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5268729-3
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Feb 21, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, coronary artery disease and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, BETAXOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5268730-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZOCOR problem on Mar 09, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with blood cholesterol increased and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysuria, hepatic failure, jaundice. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Zocor Side Effects Report #5269212-1
ZOCOR problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with hypercholesterolaemia, adenocarcinoma, gout, hypertension, dyspepsia, myocardial ischaemia and was treated with ZOCOR. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis, rhabdomyolysis. ZOCOR dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYPROTERONE ACETATE, ALLOPURINOL, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, CANDESARTAN, OMEPRAZOLE, ASPIRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Simvastatin
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a692030.html
(sim' va stat in)Why is this medication prescribed?
Simvastatin is used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of cholesterol (a fat-like substance) and certain other fatty substances in your blood. Simvastatin is in a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body.
Buildup of cholesterol and fats along the walls of your arteries (a process known as atherosclerosis) decreases blood flow and, therefore, the oxygen supply to your heart, brain, and other parts of your body. Lowering your blood level of cholesterol and fats may help to decrease your chances of getting heart disease, angina (chest pain), strokes, and heart attacks. In addition to taking a cholesterol-lowering medication, making certain changes in your daily habits can also lower your cholesterol blood levels. You should eat a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol (see SPECIAL DIETARY), exercise 30 minutes on most, if not all days, and lose weight if you are overweight.
How should this medicine be used?
Simvastatin comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken one to three times a day . Take simvastatin at around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take simvastatin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of simvastatin and gradually increase your dose, not more than once every 4 weeks.
Continue to take simvastatin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking simvastatin without talking to your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking simvastatin,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to simvastatin or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone); antifungal medications such as itraconazole (Sporanox) and ketoconazole (Nizoral); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); cholestyramine (Questran), clarithromycin (Biaxin), clofibrate (Atromid-S), cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral), danazol; digoxin (Lanoxin), erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin); HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan), ritonavir (Norvir) and saquinavir (Invirase, Fortovase); nefazodone (Serzone); other cholesterol-lowering medications such as fenofibrate (Tricor), gemfibrozil (Lopid), and niacin (nicotinic acid, Niacor, Niaspan); nefazodone (Serzone), and telithromycin (Ketek); and verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have liver disease. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take simvastatin.
- tell your doctor if you drink large amounts of alcohol, if you have ever had liver disease or if you have or have ever had kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking simvastatin, stop taking simvastatin and call your doctor immediately. Simvastatin can harm the fetus.
- Do not breast-feed while you are taking this medication.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking simvastatin.
- ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking simvastatin. Alcohol can increase the risk of serious side effects.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Avoid drinking large quantities (more than 1 quart a day) of grapefruit juice while taking simvastatin.
Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet. This kind of diet includes cottage cheese, fat-free milk, fish (not canned in oil), vegetables, poultry, egg whites, and polyunsaturated oils and margarines (corn, safflower, canola, and soybean oils). Avoid foods with excess fat in them such as meat (especially liver and fatty meat), egg yolks, whole milk, cream, butter, shortening, lard, pastries, cakes, cookies, gravy, peanut butter, chocolate, olives, potato chips, coconut, cheese (other than cottage cheese), coconut oil, palm oil, and fried foods.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue the regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Simvastatin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- constipation
If you experience the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
- lack of energy
- fever
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- pain in the upper right part of the stomach
- nausea
- extreme tiredness
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- loss of appetite
- flu-like symptoms
- rash
- hives
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests before and during treatment to check your response to simvastatin.
Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are taking simvastatin.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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