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Is it okay if my father took crestor (rosuvastatin) and simvastatin at the same time?
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See below: It will be okay. However, i would not recommend doing this on a regular basis. He may increase the risk for serious side effects, such as rhabdomyolisis.
Answered 7/22/2012
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