Most medications have benefits and risks. In the case of simvastatin and other cholesterol drugs the benefits of reduced cholesterol and heart protection usually outweigh the small risk of side effects in most people. If you keep yourself updated, you will continue to receive any new safety information that comes out from the drug manufacturers, the FDA, and the medical literature. These safety alerts will provide you additional information about what the alert means and what you need to be concerned about.
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