Los Angeles Times FDA Restricts Zocor (simvastatin) Use Due to Muscle Injuries InjuryBoard.com It is also sold in combination with ezetimibe as Vytorin, and in combination with niacin as Simcor. Read more »
The cholestrol-lowering drug simvastatin (Zocor) is not safe at high doses – Examiner.com
USA Today The cholestrol-lowering drug simvastatin (Zocor) is not safe at high doses Examiner.com There is an increased risk for myopathy in Chinese patients taking simvastatin 40 mg co-administered with niacin -containing products (?1 g/day niacin ). The risk for myopathy is dose-related -- the higher the dose, the higher the risk. Read more »
Five Lessons From Niaspan’s Disappointing Study – Forbes (blog)
ThirdAge Five Lessons From Niaspan's Disappointing Study Forbes (blog) Niacin , also known as nicotinic acid or vitamin B3, is one of the body's essential nutrients. In high doses niacin increases the good cholesterol (HDL) and decreases triglycerides. The drug causes several unpleasant side effects that limits its use in .. Read more »
How To Raise Your "Good" HDL Cholesterol Today – AOL Health
How To Raise Your "Good" HDL Cholesterol Today AOL Health Niacin in high doses may raise HDL, but can have side effects of flushing and headaches. High-dose niacin should only be used on the advice of your .. Read more »
Are Energy Drinks Safe? – Yahoo! News
Are Energy Drinks Safe? Yahoo! News Niacin (Vitamin B3), is loaded in high doses as well with the claim it, too will increase muscle energy levels. Read more »
THE DOCTOR IS IN: Know your cholesterol levels and make healthy choices – St. Louis Post-Dispatch
THE DOCTOR IS IN: Know your cholesterol levels and make healthy choices St. Louis Post-Dispatch Complementary and alternative medical practitioners may recommend high doses of niacin , a B vitamin also known as nicotinic acid, that has been shown to ... and more?? Read more »
Acura Pharma FDA Panel Preview – TheStreet.com
Acura Pharma FDA Panel Preview TheStreet.com Niacin is an active ingredient in vitamins and at high doses (Abbott Labs'(ABT) Niaspan) it can reduce cholesterol . In Acurox, niacin is there for its side ... Read more »
Warning Against Zocor Risk To Muscles – Visit Bulgaria
India Talkies Warning Against Zocor Risk To Muscles Visit Bulgaria New data also recommends those of Chinese descent taking niacin containing products should not take Zocor at 80 milligramme doses, even taking precautions ... High-Dose Simvastatin Linked to Increased Myopathy MedPage Today The FDA cautions against high doses of Zocor (simvastatin), urges label changes Los Angeles Times (blog) FDA issues warning for high doses of Zocor Reuters WebMD ?- Wall Street Journal all 275 news articles?? Read more »
