Comparative effects of lipid regulating drugs
| Daily dose | Mean change (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LDL-C | HDL-C | TG | |
| HDL-C, high density lipoprotein; LDL-C, low density lipoprotein cholesterol; TG, triglycerides. | |||
| Atorvastatin 40 mg | −51 | +5 | −32 |
| Nicotinic acid 4 g | −9 | +43 | −34 |
| Gemfibrozil 1.2 g | −18 | +12 | −40 |
| Ezetimibe 10 mg | −18.5 | +3.5 | −4.9 |
| Cholestyramine 24 g | −23 | +8 | +11 |