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Standard and high doses for available lipid-lowering agents based on expert panel
| Standard dosages | High dosages | |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin | 10 mg | >10 mg |
| Fluvastatin | 20–40 mg | >40 mg |
| Pravastatin | 10–20 mg | >20 mg |
| Simvastatin | 10–20 mg | >20 mg |
| Bezafibrate | 600 mg | >600 mg |
| Ciprofibrate | 100 mg | >100 mg |
| Fenofibrate | 300 mg | >300 mg |
| Fenofibrate micronized | 2 capsules of 67 mg | >2 caps of 67 mg |
| Gemfibrozil | 900 mg | >900 mg |
