Another Zocor Question - High Cholesterol Message Board

April91 · 08-14-2006, 12:23 PM

I've been taking Zocor for about 4 months with little (if any) side effects. Upon refilling my prescription last week, the pharmacist advised that Zocor is now available as a generic drug and refilled it as such. Anyway, since I've been taking the new pills, I've experienced an aching sensation in my upper thighs (which I've read can be a side effect of the statins), in addition to a 'burning' sensation in my lower legs (almost like a chemical burning feeling just under the skin). Is it possible that the 'generic' Zocor could be doing this? Isn't a generic drug composed identically to the brand name? Thanks!!

NHone · 08-14-2006, 05:54 PM

It is supposed to be bio-equivalent. (the same).....however this is not always the case.....

mkwll7 · 08-14-2006, 07:24 PM

yeah I agree that they arent always exact because as far as I know the law leaves a little room for amounts to be over or under.

But I wouldn't think that would be a big deal with Zocor. Maybe you would have been facing the side effects soon anyway. Do you take CoQ10...I would take at least 100mg to compensate for the drug. You should always take that with a statin.

May want to look into taking red yeast rice. Seems to work for people and it tends be the better way to go.

other good thinks:
Fish oils
Beta Sitisterol
Niacin
CoQ10 helps to stop oxidation of bad cholestrol
Garlic

I have found that people get around the med and feel better. You should talk to your dr or someone who would know to find a healthy way to reduce cholestrol.

mike

edkal · 08-31-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mkwll7

yeah I agree that they arent always exact because as far as I know the law leaves a little room for amounts to be over or under.

But I wouldn't think that would be a big deal with Zocor. Maybe you would have been facing the side effects soon anyway. Do you take CoQ10...I would take at least 100mg to compensate for the drug. You should always take that with a statin.

May want to look into taking red yeast rice. Seems to work for people and it tends be the better way to go.

other good thinks:
Fish oils
Beta Sitisterol
Niacin
CoQ10 helps to stop oxidation of bad cholestrol
Garlic

I have found that people get around the med and feel better. You should talk to your dr or someone who would know to find a healthy way to reduce cholestrol.

mike

I agree with the above. Am taking these now for over 8 months and feeling better and sleep like a baby every night. Beta Sitisterol- Nicain, Red Yeast Rice and COQ10. OFF STATINS FOR GOOD !!