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Is Rosuvastatin Better Than Atorvastatin For The Prophylaxis Of A Coronary Heart Disease?
A literature search suggests that rosuvastatin reduces LDL cholesterol (unfractionated) more than atorvastatin at a comparable dose, ie., 20 vs 40 mg. With regard to coronary prophylaxis, is there sufficient reason to switch from atorvastatin to rosuvastatin. Thank you.
Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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Both drugs are equally good and effective to control on cholesterol levels. Rosuvastatin specifically decreases LDL to significant level, other than this there is no specific reason to switch from atorvastatin to rosuvastatin.
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Dr. Bhanu Partap
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Both drugs are equally good and effective to control on cholesterol levels. Rosuvastatin specifically decreases LDL to significant level, other than this there is no specific reason to switch from atorvastatin to rosuvastatin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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