i would ween myself off of the medicine and cut the pill in half and take half for a week. the next week i would take half of a half then take half of a half every other day for a week. the fourth week i would discontinue altogether. i would tell my doctor if or when i had a visit. i think w/this drug you could probably just stop taking it all together but of course i am not a doctor. it's not like a blood pressure medicine though. i had horrible side effects (ttp bruising platelets dramatically dropped muscles hurt brain fog tired) from this drug. i will never take a statin again. i believe there are other more natural things out there that will work. my cholestrol was 225 when i was put on it. good luck!
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. .