Zocor and Weight Gain

Weight gain is not a recognized Zocor side effect. However, if you're taking Zocor and weight gain does become a problem, there are a number of things that you can do. Among other things, you can limit alcohol intake; get regular physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week; and eat a low-cholesterol diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and poultry, among other things. Also be sure to talk with your healthcare provider if you experience weight gain while taking Zocor.

 

Zocor and Weight Gain: An Overview

While weight gain is a rarely reported side effect with some other cholesterol medications, it is not a recognized side effect at all with Zocor® (simvastatin).
 

Zocor and Weight Gain: Suggestions

If you are noticing weight gain with Zocor, there are some things that you can do. Some suggestions include:
 
o Lots of fruits, vegetables, grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
o Lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts
o Limiting foods with saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium (salt), and added sugars.
  • Participating in regular physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week.
     
  • Limiting your intake of alcohol.
     
(Click BMI Calculator to see if your weight is within a healthy range.)
 

Zocor and Weight Gain: Summary

If you are noticing weight gain with Zocor, talk to your healthcare provider.
 He or she can give you other suggestions for dealing with any weight gain. If the weight gain continues, he or she may recommend other lifestyle choices or possibly switching to another cholesterol medication.
 
Add this article to your Favorites     Email this article     Print
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;