Thanks for your question Marilyn. I suspect the results vary from person to person and you shoudl check with your physician to get a professional medical opinion.
In the meantime, you can read about Zocor:
Simvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitor), also known as a "statin". It is used along with a proper diet to
help lower cholesterol and fats (triglycerides) in the blood. In general, this
drug is prescribed after non-drug treatment options have not been fully
successful at lowering cholesterol (e.g., diet change, increase in exercise,
weight loss if overweight). Reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent
strokes and heart attacks.
As well, you might be intersted in our material regarding a Low Cholesterol Diet.
Thanks again and all the best, sue