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I have genetic cholestrol is simvastation enough to bring my cholestrol down?
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There are several: different forms of familial hyperlipidemia. Simvastatin should help for most of these. Find a lipid specialist in your area and ask for an evaluation if your blood work does not improve in several weeks on current therapy.
Answered 2/22/2016
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