Important note: Information in this article was accurate in 2004. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date. TAGline - Volume 11 Issue 8 - October 2004
| Relative potency of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (aka statins) | ||
| Drug | Daily dose | Relative potency† |
|---|---|---|
| Fluvastatin (Lescol) | 60 mg | 1 |
| Pravastatin (Pravachol) | 30 mg | 2 |
| Lovastatin (Mevacor) | 20 mg | 3 |
| Simvastatin (Zocor) | 10 mg | 6 |
| Atorvastatin (Lipitor) | 5 mg | 12 |
| Rosuvastatin (Crestor) | NA | NA |
| † Relative to effect of 60 mg fluvastatin (=1) Source: ACTG A5047 study team |
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