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Lipitor, atorvastatin
an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given
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Baycol, cerivastatin
an oral drug (trade name Baycol) to reduce blood cholesterol levels
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Lescol, fluvastatin
least expensive statin drug (trade name Lescol); usually taken orally at bedtime
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Mevacor, lovastatin
an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate
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Pravachol, pravastatin
an oral drug (trade name Pravachol) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after nonfatal heart attacks
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Zocor, simvastatin
an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks
