Tag: simvastatin
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Higher Doses Of Statin Drugs Such As Lipitor Associated With Higher Risk Of New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Or Type-2 Diabetes
Recent Canadian Study Published In BMJ Medical Journal Suggests The Increased Risk Of Diabetes Seems To Be Highest In The First Four Months Of Statin Use (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com)According to the Parke-Davis,…
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June 2011 FDA Warning About 80 mg Dose Of Zocor, Simvastatin, And Vytorin Cholesterol Medications
Highest Simvastatin Dosage Linked To Potentially Fatal Rhabdomyolysis Muscle Injury And Kidney Failure (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) On June 8, 2011 the FDA announced new dosing restrictions for Zocor and other prescription drug…
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Zocor Label Change: Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Added As Possible Adverse Reaction
November 2010 FDA Approval Of Merck Action Raises Profile Of This Emerging Drug Safety Issue (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) As we reported recently, the October 2010 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction…
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Health Canada And FDA Issue Adverse Reaction Updates In Second Half Of 2010 Which Involve Popular Drug Zocor (Simvastatin)
Cases Of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) And Rhabdomyolysis / Myopathy Associated With Cholesterol Drugs Known As Statins, Including Zocor (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) _________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: FDA Drug Safety Communication: New restrictions, contraindications,…
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June 2010 Update On Several Possible Zocor (Simvastatin) Side Effects
From Myopathy And Rhabdomyolysis To Tendon Ruptures And Interstitial Lung Disease (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) _________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: FDA Drug Safety Communication: New restrictions, contraindications, and dose limitations for Zocor (simvastatin) to reduce…
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March 2010: FDA Warns About Highest Dose Of Zocor Causing Myopathy And Rhabdomyolysis
Active Ingredient Simvastatin Is Found In Vytorin, With Zetia, And Simcor, With Niacin, Also (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) _________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: FDA Drug Safety Communication: New restrictions, contraindications, and dose limitations for Zocor…