....Just to let you know. No statin has the indication to lower testosterone levels, even though there have been studies. Simvastatin is one of the least effective statins....generics are NOT the same as some of the branded drugs that are out. There are many resources that pharmaceutical companies give to pharmacies and physicians that make the branded drug cheaper...ie..rebates and coupons. Also ask your dr's for samples. The most efficacious statin is Crestor. You can use it at a lower dose and pretty much get to your cholesterol goal from the start... It also just got a new indication to slow the progression of atherosclerosis. I would say that the testosterone effect is probably a class effect of the drug...use the best statin that you can, if you are going to use one. |