Zocor And Zeita - Liver Damage?

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I was wondering about Zocor. My husband has been taking this medication for a while and just recently he changed doctors. Well the new doctor did some blood work on my husband and the one test for his liver is showing some damage to it. Can Zocor or Zeita do this if you taking this for a long period of time?

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Yes, it can cause liver damage. Doctors are supposed to require a liver (blood) test before they refill this drug, every six months.

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Zocor contains the active ingredient Simvastatin, and according to FDA reports, this medication has been known to cause elevated liver function levels on blood work, and liver failure, along with the more typical side effects that may include nausea, dizziness, and joint/muscle aches.

Ref: Simvastatin Information

What other actions has his doctor advised taking?

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