Compare Tricor vs Zocor

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vs Zocor

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Uses of Tricor

Tricor is also known by the generic name Fenofibrate Micronized

Tricor is also known by the generic name Fenofibrate Nanocrystallized

USES:
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "fibrates." It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may also decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis).

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, drinking less alcohol, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Uses of Zocor

Zocor is also known by the generic name Simvastatin

USES:
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.

In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Tricor and Zocor Have 8 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Inflammation - Myositis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Tricor and Zocor.

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Tricor Has 13 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zocor

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation in Lungs caused by Allergic Reaction - Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Eczema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot Formation in Veins - Venous Thrombosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Breathing Changes - Respiration Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Gallbladder - Cholecystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

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Zocor Has 19 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Tricor

Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Arthritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Lung Tissue Problems - Interstitial Lung Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Paralysis of Some or All of the Muscles of the Eye - Ophthalmoplegia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor.

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Tricor and Zocor Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Tricor Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zocor

Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tricor but not Zocor. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Tricor and Zocor.

Zocor Has 11 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zocor

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor but not Tricor.

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor but not Tricor.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor but not Tricor.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor but not Tricor.

Heartburn is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor but not Tricor.

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor but not Tricor.

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor but not Tricor.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor but not Tricor.

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor but not Tricor.

Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor but not Tricor.

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zocor but not Tricor.

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Tricor and Zocor Treat 6 Conditions in Common

Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level - Mixed Hyperlipidemia is treated by both Tricor and Zocor.

Heterozygous High Cholesterol - Heterozygous Hypercholesterolemia is treated by both Tricor and Zocor.

High Amount of Triglyceride in the Blood - Hypertriglyceridemia is treated by both Tricor and Zocor.

High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is treated by both Tricor and Zocor.

Tricor has 18 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Tricor.

Tricor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Tricor.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Tricor.

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Rare Progressive Liver Disease - Primary Biliary Cirrhosis is a contraindication of Tricor.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Tricor.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Tricor.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Tricor.

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Tricor.

Biliary Calculus - Gallstones is a contraindication of Tricor.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Tricor.

Myopathy - Muscle Disease is a contraindication of Tricor.

Myositis - Muscle Inflammation is a contraindication of Tricor.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Tricor.

Contraindication Warnings

Agranulocytosis - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Tricor.

Anemia is a contraindication of Tricor.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Tricor.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Tricor.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Tricor.

Thromboembolic Disorder - Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot is a contraindication of Tricor.

Zocor has 11 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zocor.

Zocor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Zocor.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Zocor.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Zocor.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Zocor.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Zocor.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Zocor.

Hemorrhagic Stroke - Stroke caused by Bleeding in the Brain is a contraindication of Zocor.

Myopathy with CK Elevation - Muscle Pain or Tenderness with Increase Creatine Kinase is a contraindication of Zocor.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Zocor.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Zocor.

Contraindication Warnings

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Zocor.

Tricor - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Zocor - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.