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Am taking 80mg/day simvastatin. hdl and ldl are both well controlled. if i increase dose to 120 mg/day, would it help me burn fat faster?

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No: Simvastatin does not burn fat. Do not increase the dose without consulting your doctor.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

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Statin: No, Simvastatin is not a fat burner. Please consult your prescribing physician.

Answered 6/24/2014

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