Never take this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed
Simvastatin comes in two forms: an oral tablet and an oral suspension
Overview What is this medication? SIMVASTATIN (SIM va sta tin) treats high cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke
Simvastatin belongs to the group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins
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Zocor (simvastatin) is a prescription drug used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events
Simvastatin tablets are a prescription medicine that contains the cholesterol lowering medicine, simvastatin
Your doctor may prescribe simvastatin if you have a family history of heart disease, or a long-term health condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, or type 1 or type 2 diabetes