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Can the drug simvastatin work very quickly?
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Cholesterol: The drug begins working within hours of absorption but it is weeks to begin to see the lipids begin to decrease.
Answered 5/10/2013
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Yes: It should have it maximum effect on lipids over a period of 3-6 weeks.
Answered 6/17/2013
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