WSJ on the statin wars. Lipitor is in the lead, but losing ground. I normally prescribe simvastatin (for a potent statin), or pravastatin (if there is a history of muscle toxicity) first. Lipitor comes a distant third.
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This seems a good time to link to Medpundit’s Lipitor analysis from last year.
Kevin, do you ever prescribe Crestor? I think I’d probably go for that before Lipitor if Zocor weren’t enough, given that it’s a bit more potent and has some effect on HDL levels… what’re your thoughts?
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