I'd like to know how long after starting on the medication will I start to see results.
Simvastatin - Does anyone know how long it is before the medication starts to work?
Question posted by taylordavid on 1 Dec 2011
Last updated on 1 December 2011 by suzanne66
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suzanne66
2 Dec 2011
Maximum results from statin therapy (eg simvastatin) may take up to four to six weeks. The effectiveness of statins can be affected by patient lifestyle. Patients who make healthy lifestyle modifications (frequent exercise and a low-fat/low-cholesterol diet) can often see a reduction in their cholesterol as early as two weeks after starting statin therapy. All the best.
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