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What would happen if i don't take my cholesterol medicine? simvastatine medicine gives me bad headaches

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See your doctor: If cholesterol medication was prescribed, you likely have high cholesterol and are at risk for heart disease. If the medication is causing side effects, see your doctor to try a different statin.

Answered 4/10/2014

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