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Should I Be Worried About Sleepiness After Taking Zocor?
Hi, I have a question regarding taking zocor as my brother is currently taking it for his blood pressure and says that it seems to make him sleepy but I don t see that as being a side effect to worry about for this type of medication what should he do?
Hi & Welcome to HCM. I can understand your concern for your beloved brother. Zocor (Simvastatin) is routinely prescribed to reduce the high blood cholesterol levels and it is not used as a BP lowering medication. The most common side effects include muscle pain or weakness, stomach upset, liver inflammation. It does not cause sleepiness as its side effect. Hope this answers your query.
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Should I Be Worried About Sleepiness After Taking Zocor?
Hi & Welcome to HCM. I can understand your concern for your beloved brother. Zocor (Simvastatin) is routinely prescribed to reduce the high blood cholesterol levels and it is not used as a BP lowering medication. The most common side effects include muscle pain or weakness, stomach upset, liver inflammation. It does not cause sleepiness as its side effect. Hope this answers your query.