Patient's question:
Is it necessary to take 20 mg of simvastatin daily for a year to treat high blood lipids?Doctor's answer:
32-year-old male, if hyperlipidemia reoccurs, it is necessary to have a combined intervention from both lifestyle and medication. Simply taking simvastatin is not enough; you also need to pay attention to a low-fat diet. Avoid high-fat foods. Do not eat fried foods. You should also engage in more physical activity daily, which helps improve blood lipid levels. As for how long you need to take medication, it needs to be determined based on the extent of blood lipid reduction, and blood lipids should be rechecked periodically. Once they return to normal, you can stop taking the medication. However, it is still important to maintain a healthy lifestyle consistently.