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Simvastatin (Zocor) (cont.)

Who Should Not Take Zocor?

You should not take Zocor if you fit any of the following situations:
 

  • You are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant. Zocor may harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant, stop taking Zocor and call your doctor right away.

  • You are breastfeeding. Zocor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.

  • You have liver problems.

  • You are allergic to Zocor or any of its ingredients.



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