side effects of zocor

A:Muscle pain/spasms is a common side affect with Zocor/simvastatin. Many patients I have dealt with discontinue taking it because it causes so much distress

A:ZOCAR - BRAND NAME OF SIMVASTATIN prescribed for lowering Cholesterol. The two main side effects of ZOCAR are Rhabdomyolysis and Myopathy. Rhabdomyolysis is a serious disorder that causes kidney damage resulting from toxic effects of the contents of muscle cells. Myoglobin is an iron-containing pigment found in the skeletal muscle. When the skeletal muscle is damaged, the myoglobin is released into the bloodstream. It is filtered out of the bloodstream by the kidneys. Myoglobin may obstruct the structures of the kidney, causing damage such as acute tubular necrosis or kidney failure. Myoglobin breaks down into potentially toxic compounds, which will also cause kidney failure. Additionally, Necrotic (dead tissue) skeletal muscle may cause massive fluid shifts from the bloodstream into the muscle, reducing the relative fluid volume of the body and leading to shock and reduced blood flow to the kidneys. If you have taken Zocor and have experienced any of the following zocor side effects, you should contact your Doctor immediately. - Abnormal urine color (dark, red, or cola colored) - Muscle tenderness weakness of the affected muscle(s) - Generalized weakness - Muscle stiffness or aching (myalgia) Myopathy on the other hand is defined as any abnormal condition or disease of the muscle tissues, commonly involving skeletal tissue. Drug-induced myopathy usually develops insidiously. The onset of clinical manifestations of zocor side effects can occur from days to months after exposure to Zocor. Commonly, patients complain about progressive, generalized muscle weakness, muscle pain (myalgia), or fatigue. Typically, muscle weakness of the arms and legs is the most common and obvious symptom. Early recognition and diagnosis of Zocor induced Mypoathy is essential. If you suspect of suffering from Myopathy you need to stop taking Zocor immediately or have a doctor reduce the dosage immediately. If Myopathy diagnosis is not quickly made the risk of greater disability and complications, such as rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuric renal failure greatly increases. Risk factors associated with drug- induced myopathy include liver and renal failure and enzyme inhibition.-

A:While the side effects of muscle pain and spasms rarely lead to a serious condition, it is still advisable that you notify your doctor about these symptoms. In rare cases, it can lead to rhabdomyolysis, a very serious condtion. He may wish to try you on a different medication but he can only determine that based on the frequency and severity your spams/pain. Please notify your doctor asap.

A: Depletion of CoQ10 is the best known side effect of statins. Their effect on CoQ10 is reversible but the effect of low CoQ10 may not be. There is a DNA mutation in the midocodria of your muscles. Mutations do not reverse. Congestive heart disease is not reversible. The things that can be triggered by Zocor will not be reversible but should improve. Things like Alzheimer's, dementia, and ALS. Please check out this website. www.spacedoc.net There are some real horror stories. Pharmacist who's life was almost ruined by Lipitor

A:probably none... But her cholesterol will go up and puts her at an increase risk for heart disease. Why did she stop?