my best answer is: you should not discontinue simvastatin without consulting your physician. a stress test alone cannot tell you there is "no build up" of plaque in your arteries. i'm glad your stress test result was good but your total cholesterol number is a bit high. it's not outrageous though and that fact warrants a discussion with your physician. if your health care provider feels you need to be on a cholesterol-lowering drug there are many alternatives to simvastatin. your provider can advise you how to discontinue the simvastatin and start a new medication if needed. you might also check out webmd's heart disease community to see how others have handled their borderline high cholesterol issues what medications they take and how they talked to their doctor about their choices of cholesterol-lowering drugs. take care!
how do i safely stop taking simvastatin (10 mg)? . i do not nor have i ever had high blood pressure. my cholesterol count before simvastatin was 234. . a stress test 3 years ago showed that there are no blockages or build up in my arteries my heart is in good shape; as a matter of fact the cardiologist told me i had the heart of a thirty year old. after learning about the dangers of this drug i am scared and would like to discontinue it. please advise. .