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Are the benefits of taking 40 mg of Simvastatin per day the same as 20 mg of Lipitor per day? My

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Are the benefits of taking 40 mg of Simvastatin per day the same as 20 mg of Lipitor per day? My

Judi

05/07/09

Judi

Topics:High Cholesterol And Heart Disease , High Cholesterol And Heart Attack , Diet To Lower Cholesterol , Low Cholesterol Foods , Lifestyle Changes To Lower Cholesterol

physician has changed me to Simvastatin because my insurance won't cover lipitor. He said I needed 40mg of Simvastatin per day to be comparable with 20 mg. of Lipitor.

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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Friday, May 08, 2009

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Hi Judi,

For information regarding medication, your physician or pharmacist would be appropriate resources to answer this question.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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