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A member asked:
Have rx for simvastatin. found out it raises blood sugar. diabetes runs in my family. should i still take it ?
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Good medication.: If you don't actually have diabetes right now, the risk versus benefit would be in favor of your taking the medication for your cholesterol and for prevention of heart disease and stroke. Many studies have shown benefit of Simvastatin in that regard.
Answered 10/10/2015
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