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Updated May 31, 2017
RJ Says:
Wed, August 10, 2016

What diseases/illness can zimvast cure?

My mother had a stroke in 2008. Now we are bringing her to the doctor for a check up and the result of her x-ray says that her heart is enlarged.

The ultrasound result tells us that her lungs and heart have fats...

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Verwon Says:
Wed, May 31, 2017

This medication is used to help lower cholesterol levels to help prevent heart attacks and stroke.

The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches.

Is she on any other medications?

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