20 Mg Simvastatin Vs. 20 Mg Pravastatin
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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From Our Sources
Adding WelChol to statin therapy may help reduce cholesterol f...
Researchers reviewed several studies in which patients taking simvastatin (Zocor), pravastatin (Pravachol), or atorvastatin (Lipitor) added... Read more »
Zocor may help save lives in the fight against bird flu
Early research suggests that simvastatin (Zocor) may help fight the life-threatening respiratory symptoms caused by the avian flu. In a study on... Read more »
New generic Zocor could save consumers and insurers billions
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Clinical trial: Effectiveness of MK0524A and Zocor on lipids
This is a study to evaluate the effectiveness of Zocor (simvastatin) and MK0524A on lipids. This national study is currently recruiting patients. Read more »
Study: Generic statins effective for most cholesterol patients...
Generic statins such as simvastatin provide the same cardiovascular benefits to the majority of high-cholesterol patients as more expensive statins,... Read more »
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