Zocor Dosage

For most people with high cholesterol, the recommended starting Zocor dosage is 20 mg to 40 mg once daily, taken at night. The average daily dose of Zocor is 5 mg to 80 mg once daily. Children ages 10 to 17 are recommended to take a starting Zocor dose of 10 mg once daily. The maximum daily Zocor dosage for children is Zocor 40 mg. A few factors that can affect Zocor dosing include your age and cholesterol goal, as well as other medical conditions you may have.
 

Zocor Dosing: An Introduction

The dosage of Zocor® (simvastatin) your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • The medical condition you are being treated for
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking
  • Your cholesterol goal.
     
As always, do not adjust your Zocor dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 

Zocor Dosage for High Cholesterol

The recommended starting dosage of Zocor for most people with
 high cholesterol is Zocor 20 mg to 40 mg once a day, taken at night. If you
are over 65 years of age, have severe kidney disease, or are taking cyclosporine (Gengraf®, Neoral®, Sandimmune®) or danazol (Danacrine®), your healthcare provider may choose to start you on a lower dose of Zocor medication, such as Zocor 5 mg daily.
 
After several weeks, your healthcare provider will recommend that you return to have your cholesterol levels checked again. If you have not reached your cholesterol goal at this time, your healthcare provider may choose to increase your Zocor dosage. The Zocor dosage can also be decreased if side effects occur. The average daily dosage for people taking Zocor is Zocor 5 mg to Zocor 80 mg once a day.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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