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2. Ezetimibe/simvastatin - Wikipedia

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   With median follow-up of 6 years, simvastatin+ezetimibe was found to reduce the primary outcome of CV mortality, major CV event, or nonfatal stroke (34.7% vs. 32.7%; P=0.016; NNT 50 per 7 years or NNT 350 per 1 year ). There was no reduction in all-cause or CV mortality with simvastatin+ezetimibe, though there was a reduction in MI and stroke. [6]

3. Pitavastatin - Wikipedia

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   Like the other statins, pitavastatin is indicated for hypercholesterolaemia (elevated cholesterol) and for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.. A 2009 study of the 104-week LIVES trial found pitavastatin increased HDL cholesterol, especially in patients with HDL lower than 40 mg/dL, who had a 24.6% rise, in addition to reducing LDL cholesterol 31.3%. [5]

4. Statin - Wikipedia

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   The best-selling statin is atorvastatin, also known as Lipitor, which in 2003 became the best-selling pharmaceutical in history. [12] The manufacturer Pfizer reported sales of US$12.4 billion in 2008. [13] Patient compliance with statin usage is problematic despite robust evidence of the benefits. [14] [15]

5. Lipitor? What Was That Again? - AOL

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   Pfizer (NYS: PFE) used to sell Lipitor exclusively in the United States. And it was a huge component of the company's revenue and earnings. Honest. I swear. You certainly wouldn't know it from the ...

6. Niacin/simvastatin - Wikipedia

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   Niacin/simvastatin (trade name Simcor, by Abbott) is a combination drug consisting of an extended release form of the lipid-lowering drug niacin and the statin drug simvastatin. [1] It is used for the treatment of dyslipidemia. It was approved by the FDA on February 15, 2008. [2]

7. 15 Worst Foods for High Cholesterol, According to Dietitians

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   Sausage is another high-fat, processed meat you should limit if you have high cholesterol. A 2-inch link of smoked pork sausage has 1.5 grams of saturated fat, or 11% of the daily limit based on ...