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What's the difference between fnofibrate and crestor (rosuvastatin)?

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Dr. Liviu Klein answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Different classes: Several statins are available: lipitor, (atorvastatin) crestor, zocor, pravachol, lescol. Most are generics, but Crestor is the most potent of all. Statins mainly lower LDL (bad cholesterol). For triglycerides, one can take fibrates such as Fenofibrate (3-4 different brand names), Gemfibrozil or omega three fatty acids (omacor, lovazaa).

Answered 6/25/2014

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