Abbott's SIMCOR(R) (Niacin Extended-Release / Simvastatin) Receives FDA Approval For New Dosage Strengths

Abbott received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for two new dosage strengths of SIMCOR®, a cholesterol medication. The new SIMCOR dosage strengths combine 40 mg of simvastatin - the most commonly prescribed dose of simvastatin - with either 500 mg or 1,000 mg of niacin extended-release. SIMCOR is the first treatment to combine Abbott's proprietary niacin extended-release and ...

Abbott's SIMCOR ® ( niacin extended-release / simvastatin ) Receives FDA Approval for New Dosage Strengths

Abbott today received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for two new dosage strengths of SIMCOR®, a cholesterol medication.  The new SIMCOR dosage strengths combine 40 mg of simvastatin â the most commonly prescribed dose of simvastatin â with either 500 mg or 1,000 mg of niacin extended-release.  SIMCOR is the first treatment to combine Abbott's proprietary niacin extended-release ...

Abbott's Simcor receives US FDA nod for new dosage strengths

Abbott received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for two new dosage strengths of Simcor, a cholesterol medication.

Pump up good cholesterol

What should I do to raise my HDL cholesterol besides get more omega-3 fatty acids in my diet? A. You may think we've gone off the deep end by suggesting raising your cholesterol to lower it, but the higher your good HDL is, the less trouble your lousy LDL cholesterol may be. It's extra important to increase your HDL if you're over 50. If you're a man over 60, underline that. Healthy HDL is your ...

You Docs: Some ways to raise your good cholesterol and what to do about that bikini line

Here are some tips to boost your good cholesterol and whether waxing is better than shaving for your bikini line.