 [ Symptoms ] 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  [ Disease ] you have good hearing blood going into that tube can be quite forceful due the vacuum in the tube and the pressure created by the tourniquet on your arm this is not something to worry about