ZOCOR

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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER ZOCOR® 10, 20, 40, 80 mg Film-coated Tablets

Simvastatin

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.

• -  Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• -  If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• -  This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if
  their symptoms are the same as yours.
• -  If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet,
  please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
  In this leaflet:

1. What ZOCOR is and what it is used for
2. Before you take ZOCOR
3. How to take ZOCOR
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store ZOCOR
6. Further information

1. WHAT ZOCOR IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR

ZOCOR is a medicine used to lower levels of total cholesterol, “bad” cholesterol (LDL cholesterol), and fatty substances called triglycerides in the blood. In addition, ZOCOR raises levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL cholesterol). You should stay on a cholesterol-lowering diet while taking this medicine. ZOCOR is a member of the class of drugs called statins.

ZOCOR is used along with diet if you have: