cardiovascular risk reduction
"In 2014 only 10mg Simvastatin was prescribed for my Mother  in an extended care facility. She was already on diltiazem 180mg for mild hypertension .  During 17 months on  this drug combination she developed brown urine, hair was falling out by the fist full,  suddenly became diabetic,  developed renal problems (elevated BUN),  developed elevated amylase and lipase levels and now has a pancreatic cyst (proven by CT scan).  She has some dementia and could not communicate side effects she was experiencing.  We saw the physical effects and reported them to the staff.  No action was taken by the Physician.  Her health was destroyed. If they are not, these 2 drugs should be contraindicated. Period."