Compare Zocor vs Mevacor

Compare Zocor

vs Mevacor

Compare Zocor to Mevacor. To make a decision about Zocor vs Mevacor, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Zocor or Mevacor

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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.

Uses of Mevacor

Mevacor is also known by the generic name Lovastatin

USES:
Lovastatin 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.

Zocor and Mevacor Have 27 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

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

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

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

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Disease - Myopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Critical Seriousness - Arthritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

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

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Critical Seriousness - Lupus-Like Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

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

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

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

Critical Seriousness - Lung Tissue Problems - Interstitial Lung Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Critical Seriousness - Paralysis of Some or All of the Muscles of the Eye - Ophthalmoplegia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

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

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Zocor Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Mevacor

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Mevacor Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zocor

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Zocor and Mevacor Have 11 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Heartburn is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zocor and Mevacor.

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Zocor Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Mevacor

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Mevacor Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Mevacor

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Zocor and Mevacor Treat 27 Conditions in Common

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

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

Primary Prevention of Heart Attack - Primary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease is treated by both Zocor and Mevacor.

Changes Involving Fatty Deposits in the Blood Vessels - Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease is treated by both Zocor and Mevacor.

Stroke Prevention - Prevention of Cerebrovascular Accident is treated by both Zocor and Mevacor.

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

Treatment to Prevent a Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction Prevention is treated by both Zocor and Mevacor.

Prevention of Transient Ischemic Attacks is treated by both Zocor and Mevacor.

Slow Progression of Disease of the Arteries of the Heart - Slow Progression of Coronary Artery Disease is treated by both Zocor and Mevacor.

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 seriousness 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.

Mevacor has 13 Condition Contraindications

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

Mevacor Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

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

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

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Mevacor.

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

Relative Contraindications

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

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

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

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

Severe Hypotension - Severely Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Mevacor.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Mevacor.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Mevacor.

Uncontrolled Epilepsy is a contraindication of Mevacor.

Contraindication Warnings

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

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.

Mevacor - 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.