Description
Zocor Dosage Directions
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Zocor dosage depends on your age and clinical condition and usually prescribed to be taken in evening, with or without food.
Dosage per day
The usual recommended dosage of Zocor is between 20 mg to 40 mg per day (dosage can range between 5 mg to 80 mg) in adults and 10 mg per day in children.
Zocor Storage
Zocor is usually stored at room temperature (25 degree Celsius) away from heat, moisture and direct light. It should be always kept away from children and pets.
Zocor Side effects
Common side effects of Zocor include
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Headache and insomnia,
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Cold symptoms or mild skin rash,
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Joint pain or stomach pain.
Serious side effects of Zocor include
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loss of appetite or itching,
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Jaundice or muscle pain,
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Dark urine and clay-colored stools.
Zocor Precautions to be followed
Is strictly not recommended in alcoholic individuals or during pregnancy.
Do not take Zocor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or with alcohol to avoid adverse reactions or serious health complications.
Do not take this drug if you suffer from various allergies.
Avoid taking Zocor if you are allergic to any of its active or inactive components.
Consult your medical professional if you have any medical history.
Zocor is usually not recommended if you suffer from diabetes, kidney or liver diseases, seizures, heart ailments, hypothyroidism or have a family history of hypercholesterolemia.
Zocor Benefits
Zocor is effective and comparatively safe medication in mitigating the risk of stroke, heart attack and other heart complications in high risk group individuals (suffering with diabetes or coronary heart disease).
