Background: Statins are generally well tolerated, but some patients discontinue therapy secondary to adverse effects. Dosing a statin (rosuvastatin) every other day (EOD) may provide significant ...

Pitavastatin is a novel statin that induces plaque regression and is non-inferior to atorvastatin and, on some measures, superior to simvastatin and to pravastatin in the elderly. Pitavastatin ...

Crestor (rosuvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) are the top medications for lowering blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. They also help prevent heart attacks and strokes. While they’re ...