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Can Crestor And Simvastatin Be Taken Together?

Due to my blood levels the nurse called and said I was to start taking Crestor 20mg. Every a.m. I am already taking Simvasti 20 mg every pm . I did not think to ask if I needed to Dc the Simvastin. Their office is closed for the the weekend . What are your thoughts regarding this. I see my doctor this coming Tuesday Thanks Pat
posted on Tue, 13 Sep 2016
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Hi,

Both are lipid-lowering agents. Simvastatin is atorvastatin and crestor is rosuvastatin. You need to stop one as both belong to the statin group and need not take them together.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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Can Crestor And Simvastatin Be Taken Together?

Hi, Both are lipid-lowering agents. Simvastatin is atorvastatin and crestor is rosuvastatin. You need to stop one as both belong to the statin group and need not take them together. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician