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Niacin extended-release/simvastatin combination therapy produces larger favorable changes in high-density lipoprotein particles than atorvastatin monotherapy

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posted on 2013-11-01, 00:00 authored by Peter P. Toth, Kamlesh M. Thakker, Ping Jiang, Robert J. Padley
The purpose of this research was to compare the effects of niacin extended-release in combination with simvastatin (NER/S) versus atorvastatin monotherapy on high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particle number and size in patients with hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia from the SUPREME study.

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© 2012 Toth et al, publisher and licensee Dove Medical Press Ltd. This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted noncommercial use, provided the original work is properly cited.

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Dove Medical Press

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  • en_US

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1178-2048

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2012-01-24

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    niacinsimvastatinatorvastatinlipoprotein particlesdyslipidemiacombination therapyhigh-density lipoprotein

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