We’re glad you’ve taken steps to get your cholesterol under control by taking Zocor (simvastatin). But did you know that Zocor has been combined with another effective cholesterol-fighting agent to create VYTORIN?
If you’re watching your diet and taking Zocor, but your cholesterol level still isn’t where it should be, changing to VYTORIN may reduce your cholesterol even further than taking Zocor alone.
VYTORIN was clinically proven to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol more than Zocor alone.
VYTORIN contains two cholesterol medicines, Zetia (ezetimibe) and Zocor (simvastatin), in a single tablet. VYTORIN has not been shown to reduce heart attacks or strokes more than Zocor alone.
VYTORIN treats both sources of cholesterol —food and family.
Unlike Zocor, only VYTORIN helps block the absorption of cholesterol that comes from food AND reduces the cholesterol your body makes naturally based on family history.
Click here to learn more about diet, exercise, and VYTORIN.
Talk to your doctor about whether changing to VYTORIN, along with a healthy diet, can help lower your bad (LDL) cholesterol even further.
Important Risk Information About VYTORIN:
VYTORIN is a prescription tablet and isn’t right for everyone, including women who are nursing or pregnant or who may become pregnant, and anyone with liver problems.
Unexplained muscle pain or weakness could be a sign of a rare but serious side effect and should be reported to your doctor right away. VYTORIN may interact with other medicines or certain foods, increasing your risk of getting this serious side effect. So, tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking.
Your doctor may do simple blood tests before and during treatment with VYTORIN to check for liver problems. Side effects included headache, muscle pain, and diarrhea.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please read the Patient Product Information and discuss it with your doctor. Also available is the physician Prescribing Information.
