What exactly does Simcor accomplish that typical statin drugs do not?
- Q: What exactly does Simcor accomplish that typical statin drugs do not?
- A: Simcor is a combination of a statin drug, simvastatin (Zocor), and niacin, a B-Vitamin used for years to help control cholesterol. Because these two work by different biochemical mechanisms to help lower cholesterol, some physicians find it a better solution than by simply increasing the dose of the statin. Most patients will ask, "What is keeping me from taking simvastatin 20 mg and 750 mg of sustained release niacin on my own?" In some cases, that would be a less-expensive alternative that needs to be discussed with the prescribing physician. For more information please visit us here: http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/simcor Matt Curley, PharmD
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