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A member asked:

Would it be ok to take simvastatin and metformin without having definitive diagnosis? is it safe to take it once/twice a month. for prevention only.

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NO: Do not take drugs that have not been prescrinbed for a particular reason.

Answered 4/15/2013

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

This should: Only be done under the direction of your physician.

Answered 9/28/2016

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