What time of day should I take Simvastatin?

Question

I read that Simvaststin should be taken at night because the body produces more cholesterol then. I work nights and sleep during the day. I assume I should take it in the morning before I go to bed.

Is that a safe assumption? Does it really matter when I take it?

Answer 1

I was prescribed 20 mgs for high cholesterol. My pharmacist told me to take at night because that's when the most cholesterol is produced.

My sister works nights so I'm very familiar with that type of schedule. Assuming you wake up about 10 pm-ish, you should take it about that time.