Zocor and Alcohol WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Zocor and Alcohol
While taking the medication Zocor, whose generic name is simvastatin, alcohol should be avoided. Alcohol has been shown to raise triglyceride levels while taking Zocor. It is possible for alcohol to affect the liver which can affect the way Zocor works.1 Alcohol consumption can also have an adverse effect on your kidney function while regularly taking Zocor.2
Fast Facts:
- If you drink alcohol regularly it is important to discuss this with your doctor prior to starting Zocor.
- The combination of alcohol and Zocor can greatly increase your chances of damaging your liver.3
- Your doctor should monitor your liver function by running regular tests during Zocor treatment.
- Daily alcohol consumption while taking this medication can increase the chances of developing serious side effects.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: Zocor Precautionary Information
- ↑ Today's Women and Health: Zocor Cholesterol Medication
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Important information about Zocor
- ↑ MedicineNet: Simvastatin Side Effects
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- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Jillian
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Alcohol and Zocor, Alcohol consumption and zocor, Zocor and alcohol consumption, Alcohol intake and zocor, Alcohol intake and simvastatin, Simvastatin and alcohol, Simvastatin and alcohol consumption
- Last update: Jun. 29, 2009
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