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A member asked:

Im prescribed priacin 20 mg for cholesterol. after taking 1st tablet, my thyroid in my meck felt enlarged. do i continue taking the tablet?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Stop, check with doc: I don't think they are related but it is best to stop and check with your doctor.

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/10/2016

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Probably not: Priacin (simvastatin) would not cause change change in your thyroid. If you have questions, contact the prescribing doctor.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 3/18/2013

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