LIPTRUZET (ezetimibe and atorvastatin) tablets The FDA has approved Liptruzet, combination of ezetimibe and atorvastatin, for the treatment of elevated LDL cholesterol in patients with primary or ...

Ezetimibe/simvastatin: 10/10 mg, 10/20 mg, 10/40 mg, and 10/80 mg. Atorvastatin: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg. The primary end point of the study was the percent change from baseline to the end of ...

Atorvastatin can lower LDL cholesterol by 50% or more when taken in high doses. Simvastatin can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 50% when taken in moderate doses. Both simvastatin and atorvastatin can ...

The FDA announced a nationwide recall of over 140,000 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium tablets. The recall includes multiple dosages and lot numbers of the generic cholesterol medication. Consumers are ...

Ranbaxy, the often-troubled manufacturer of generic drugs, will temporarily stop manufacturing generic atorvastatin. On November 9, 2012 the company announced a voluntary recall of some lots of ...

To what extent does statin therapy for lowering cholesterol levels also hinder appropriate hormone production and function? Cholesterol is the starting point for various needed compounds, including ...

For Immediate Release WHITEHOUSE STATION and KENILWORTH, N.J., Oct. 28, 2004 -- Results from a new clinical trial conducted in 1,902 patients with high cholesterol showed that VYTORIN TM ...

(NEXSTAR) – Over 141,000 bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled due to “failed dissolution specifications,” suggesting that the drugs did not pass a solubility test, or failed to ...

Yes, but only if your doctor or pharmacist says it's OK to do so. Several studies suggest that most statins can be split in half without any loss of effectiveness. Keep in mind that some statins ...

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