Anna-Marja Aura, VTT Techn. Res. centre of Finland, Bio- and processtechnology Department, Faculty Member. Studies Phenolic Compounds, Microbial metabolites and their bioactivities, and Bioaccessibility. Zocor is the brand name of simvastatin, a prescription drug used to lower blood cholesterol. Zocor belongs to a class of drugs known as statins, also called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Simvastatin is a simple statin and is very safe. Your doctor would not put you on it for low HDL (good cholesterol) as it does not increase HDL, it lowers LDL or bad cholesterol. Some (but not all) statin medications must be taken in the evening. The liver produces the most cholesterol in the middle of the night (in the early morning hours). Some medications can cause constipation which is a common side effect. Here is a list of medications that can make you constipated. Flaxseed oil, also known as linseed oil, comes from the seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum, L.). It is a blue flowering plant that is extensively grown on the Western Canadian Prairies for its oil rich seeds. Stop using flax and call your healthcare provider at once if you have: any bleeding that does not stop. Common side effects may include: bloating, gas, stomach ache, constipation, diarrhea, and nausea. Overview. Alpha-linolenic acid is a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in plants. It is found in flaxseed oil, and in canola, soy, perilla, and walnut oils. Statins are commonly used to treat high cholesterol and prevent related health conditions. This eMedTV segment provides a complete list of all statin drugs that are available in the United States at this time and offers links to specific information. Ethiopian Traditional and Herbal Medications and their Interactions with Conventional Drugs.