High dose simvastatin and adverse muscle effects

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Published: 2011-12-23
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18051/UnivMed.2011.v30.135-137

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Yenny Yenny

Abstract

High blood cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, is a cardiovascular risk factor. Surveys have demonstrated that 35.6% of adults in the United States suffer from hyperlipidemia.(1) Currently there are various therapeutic regimens available for hyperlipidemia. The use of lipid-lowering drugs, patient education, dietary modification, and exercise have all been recommended for the management of hyperlipidemia.

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Vol. 30 No. 3 (2011)

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Review Article

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High dose simvastatin and adverse muscle effects. (2011). Universa Medicina, 30(3), 135-137. https://doi.org/10.18051/UnivMed.2011.v30.135-137

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