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Simvistatin
Were you looking for more information about
Simvastatin
? Simvistatin is a common misspelling of simvastatin.
Simvastatin (
Zocor
®
) is a prescription medicine licensed for the prevention of
cardiovascular disease
and the treatment of
high cholesterol
and
high triglycerides
. It works by blocking the enzyme that controls
cholesterol
production in the body, which can help reduce
LDL
levels ("
bad cholesterol
"), decrease
triglycerides
, and
increase HDL
levels ("
good cholesterol
"). Simvastatin comes in tablet form and is typically taken one a day. Side effects of the medication may include muscle pain, abdominal pain, and
constipation
.
(Click
Simvastatin
to learn more about the uses, effects, various strengths, and potential side effects of the medication. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on simvastatin.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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