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Simvastatin Lovastatin Pravastatin Comparison
Clinical trial: comparison of torcetrapib/atorvastatin to simvastatin in treating high cholesterol
Pfizer Inc. is currently sponsoring a study to compare the effectiveness of torcetrapib/atorvastatin to simvastatin (Zocor) in patients with high cholesterol. This national study is currently recruiting patients.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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