female,aged 30, very high cholesterol level 11,5, inherited from father who died at age 45 of heart disease. Various medication for last 8 years, currently using Simvastatin 40mg for last 2 months but gaining weight, experiencing excessive hot flashes and muscle and joint pains. I have also suffered from migraines since my teenage years. My daughter aged 13 has the same hereditory cholesterol and last blood test results showed her levels to be 9,6. Could you possibly recommend a different cure for both me and my daughter.