Simvastatin is the generic for Zocor. The only differences between the two medications are:
- fillers
- price of medication — simvastatin is much cheaper.
Comparison chart
 | Simvastatin | Zocor |
|---|---|---|
| Functions | Reduces cholesterol and high blood pressure associated with heart disease and heart attacks | Reduces cholesterol and high blood pressure associated with heart disease and heart attacks |
| Effect | Plasma concentrations peaked at 4 hours | Plasma concentrations peaked at 4 hours |
| Side Effects | Minimal side effects: upset stomach, gas, heartburn, change of taste, diarrhea, constipation, skin rash, headache, dizziness or blurred vision that may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication | Minimal side effects: upset stomach, gas, heartburn, change of taste, diarrhea, constipation, skin rash, headache, dizziness or blurred vision that may occur the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication |
| Prescription | Required | Required |
| Dosage | The recommended usual starting dose is 10 mg once a day in the evening | The recommended usual starting dose is 10 mg once a day in the evening |
| Usage | Simvastatin Best when taken at night | Zocor is effective alone or when used concomitantly with bile-acid sequestrants |
| Manufacturer | Multiple Manufacturers Available | Merck |
| Pricing | Offered at a lower price than the Brand Zocor | Cheaper than Lipitor |
| Oral administration | 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg | 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg |
| Generic Name | Generic for Zocor | Simvastatin |
| Legal status | Prescription Only (S4) (AU) P (UK) ℞-only (US) | Prescription Only |
| Routes | Oral | Oral |
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