Simvastatin Stops Parkinson's Disease In Mice

Simvastatin, a commonly used, cholesterol-lowering drug, may prevent Parkinson's disease from progressing further.

[Patricia]

I have elevated LDL cholesterol and I have Parkinson's. I have been reading the articles about simvastatin and Parkinson's and how the statin may stop the progression of the disease. I also have read about the possible bad effects of the drug. Nevertheless, I have requested the drug from my doctor since with my elevated number it wouldn't be an off-label use. I will take a small dose too start. I'm tossing them both in the air. One of them will kill me. If possible why not be more comfortable until the end? Why suffer if it will help?

[sam crow]

I asked my cardio doctor to change to Simvastatin 2 1/2 years ago after reading about VA database study (http://www.theheart.org/article/802535.do ). My disease progression is nill. My cholesterol is well under control. I use 80 mg, very satisfied.