 [ 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 ] i went through all the test in the hospital i was told i had a heart of a 27 year old my doctor did not believe the test as he could not control my blood pressure they went in and found a blockage  widow maker they did a stent surgeon stated i would have been dead within 30 days so much for test you can try red yeast rice and naicin naicin taken twice a day can lower according to my doctor i take both and my readings are 9072 try it capsules do not cost very much