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My cholesterol is elevated, is it advisable for me to take zocor (simvastatin)? how much milligram do i need to take? thankyou and more power!
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Depends: Depends on how high your levels are and what your goal is. Usually Simvastatin is started at 10-20mg at night.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Yes: Being diabetic at your age you need to be more proactive and aggressive in lowering your risk factors including lowering your cholesterol but you have to let your doctor help you.
Answered 10/14/2013
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