Simvastatin.Me

Simvastatin (trade names Zocor, Simlup, Simcard, Simvacor) is prescribed to reduce the levels of cholesterol and other fat substances in the blood. Simvastatin is really effective only when the treatment is combined with lifestyle changes that include exercise and diet. Decreasing high cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) is critically important for preventing cardiovascular diseases. Simvastatin and lifestyle changes reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke or angina.

I started to take Simvastatin when the blood test revealed increased levels of cholesterol. Of course, my first question was if I could lower cholesterol without medications. My doctor explained that lifestyle changes alone are enough a lower cholesterol level than mine. In my case, diet and exercise would slightly reduce the levels but not down to the safe condition because of high level of bad cholesterol (low density lipoproteins, or LDL), smoking and the high risk of heart disease.

That is why I was placed on simvastatin. My doctor helped me with my diet plan; we compiled a list of products for me to eat and a list of banned products. I also do 30 min exercises daily and I’m satisfied with the results. Now I keep to that diet, gave up smoking and do sports to get maximum effect from simvastatin.

Finally, taking simvastatin turned out to be very beneficial and I’m happy I had to take it because my life has changed for good. I’ll write the story in detail a bit later

In addition, cardiovascular diseases are common for my family so I think taking simvastatin and finding strenth to change lifestyle is better that running a risk of heart attack or a stoke.

Please, feel free to ask questions in comments about taking or being prescribed simvastatin, I will try to reply as soon as I can based on my experience. But remember that you should always consult your doctor before taking any steps.