Zocor and Malabsorption - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Malabsorption is reported as a side effect among people who take Zocor (simvastatin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Benicar, and have Diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Malabsorption when taking Zocor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 84,616 people who have side effects when taking Zocor from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zocor?

Zocor has active ingredients of simvastatin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 86,545 Zocor users. Check the latest studies of Zocor.

What is Malabsorption?

Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract) is found to be associated with 645 drugs and 1,099 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malabsorption.

On Jun, 15, 2026

84,616 people reported to have side effects when taking Zocor.
Among them, 74 people (0.09%) have Malabsorption.

Among these 74 people:

How long have people been on Zocor when they have Malabsorption? *

What is the gender of people who have Malabsorption when taking Zocor? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Malabsorption when taking Zocor? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zocor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Malabsorption? *

Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 20 people, 27.03%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 14 people, 18.92%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 14 people, 18.92%
Constipation: 10 people, 13.51%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 9 people, 12.16%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 9 people, 12.16%
Weight Decreased: 9 people, 12.16%
Depression: 8 people, 10.81%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 7 people, 9.46%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 9.46%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetes: 8 people, 10.81%
Pain: 5 people, 6.76%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 6.76%
Cardiac Disorder: 5 people, 6.76%
Depression: 5 people, 6.76%
Pain In Extremity: 3 people, 4.05%
Thyroid Cancer: 3 people, 4.05%
Macular Degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision): 3 people, 4.05%
Erection Problems: 3 people, 4.05%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 3 people, 4.05%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Malabsorption:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Malabsorption:

Malabsorption (1,099 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on simvastatin (the active ingredients of Zocor) and Zocor (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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