 [ 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 ] these books i have found to be very resourceful the statin damage crisis by duane graveline m d the great cholestrol myth by jonny bowden ph c n s and how statin drugs really lower cholesterol james b yoseph and hannah yoseph md i urge you to do your research carefully