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Lovastatin (Altoprev®, Mevacor®, Advicor® (as a combination product containing Niacin and Lovastatin))
Lovastatin is used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of cholesterol (a fat-like substance) and other fatty substances in the blood. Lovastatin is in a class of medications...
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Simvastatin (Zocor®, Simcor® (as a combination product containing Niacin and Simvastatin), Vytorin® (as a combination product containing Ezetimibe and Simvastatin))
Simvastatin is used together with lifestyle changes (diet, weight-loss, exercise) to reduce the amount of cholesterol (a fat-like substance) and other fatty substances in your blood. Simvastatin is in a class of medicati...
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Atorvastatin (Lipitor®, Caduet® (as a combination product containing Atorvastatin and Amlodipine))
Atorvastatin is used along with diet, exercise, and weight-loss to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at ri...