Zocor Precautions and Warnings

Who Should Not Take Zocor

You should not take Zocor if:
 
  • You are allergic to Zocor, simvastatin, or any of the inactive components used in making the medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.

 

  • You are taking any of the following medications:

 

 

 
    • Itraconazole (Sporanox®)
    • Ketoconazole (Nizoral®)
    • Nefazodone (Serzone®)
    • Posaconazole (Noxafil®)
    • Telithromycin (Ketek®). 

 

  • You have active liver disease or unexplained high liver enzymes.
     
  • You are pregnant or nursing.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
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