What is the medication Zocor?

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What is the medication Zocor?

Answer 1

This medicine reduces the amount of cholesterol in your blood. Too much cholesterol causes plaque buildup in your arteries leading eventually to strokes or heart attacks.

The Physician's Desk Reference, WebMD and Wiki. will all give you further information.

Answer 2

Hi:   If you click on the link down at the bottom, you will find loads of info on Zocor. If all this info is too overwhelming, go to drugs.com and type in Zocor.

Here is a general introduction to Zocor:

Zocor is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body.

Zocor reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and total cholesterol in the blood. Lowering your cholesterol can help prevent heart disease and hardening of the arteries, conditions that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and vascular disease.

Zocor may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.