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Statins Cut Cholesterol and Heart Disease Risk

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Statins and statin combinations for high cholesterol
Examples include:

Generic NameBrand Name
AtorvastatinCaduet—also contains the calcium-channel blocker amlodipine, Lipitor
Ezetimibe and simvastatinVytorin
FluvastatinLescol, Lescol XL
LovastatinAltoprev, Mevacor
Lovastatin, extended-releaseAltocor
Niacin and lovastatin, extended-releaseAdvicor
PravastatinPravachol
RosuvastatinCrestor
SimvastatinZocor


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Last Updated: July 20, 2006
Author:
Ralph Poore
Medical Review:
Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine

Neil J. Stone, MD, FACC, FACP - Internal Medicine, Cardiology


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