Adjustment factors used to convert cholesterol values to pre-treatment levels
Appendix table BStatin | Total cholesterol | LDL | HDL | Trigly-cerides |
---|---|---|---|---|
Atorvastatin (all doses) | +2.0 | +1.8 | -0.1 | +0.3 |
Fluvastatin (all doses) | +1.6 | +1.6 | -0.1 | +0.2 |
Lovastatin (all doses) | +1.2 | +1.5 | -0.1 | +0.3 |
Pravastatin (all doses) | +1.3 | +1.2 | -0.1 | +0.2 |
Rosuvastatin (all doses) | +2.2 | +2.2 | -0.1 | +0.4 |
Simvastatin (all doses) | +1.6 | +1.4 | -0.1 | +0.4 |
Notes: For respondents taking statin medications, total cholesterol, LDL and HDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels were adjusted to pre-treatment levels based on the results of a meta-analysisNote 1 that collated the effects of various statins on blood lipids. For instance, for respondents taking Atorvastatin (any dose), 2 units were added to their total cholesterol. |
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