General information about Simvastatin - cholesterol-lowering drug

Simvastatin (brand name: Zocor) is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. Reveals the medication simvastatin a cholesterol- lowering drug used to inhibit the production of cholesterol by the liver.
If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Simvastatin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. It's important to remember that Simvastatin (Zocor) is a supplement to--not a substitute for--those other measures.
Zocor (Simvastatin) is usually prescribed only if diet, exercise, and weight-loss fail to bring your cholesterol level under control.
To get the full benefit of the medication, you need to stick to the diet and exercise program prescribed by your doctor.
All these efforts to keep your cholesterol levels normal are important because together they may lower your risk of heart disease.
It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
Do not take simvastatin if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have liver disease.
It is also used to reduce the need for medical procedures to open blocked blood vessels. This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby.