Table 2.
Direct low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol, and triglyceride levels at the start and end of the 6-week therapy study period.
| Variable | Lipid level after fasting, mean mg/dL ± SD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start of therapy | End of therapy | ||
| Direct LDL-cholesterol level | |||
| With ezetimibe treatment | 128 ± 35.3 | 117 ± 30.2 | .04 |
| With placebo | 128 ± 32.3 | 132 ± 30.1 | |
| HDL-cholesterol level | |||
| With ezetimibe treatment | 48 ± 13.2 | 48 ± 11.9 | NS |
| With placebo | 48 ± 10.9 | 46 ± 12.3 | |
| Triglyceride level | |||
| With ezetimibe treatment | 177 ± 90.9 | 173 ± 93.9 | NS |
| With placebo | 183 ± 133.1 | 184 ± 101.1 | |
NOTE. NS, not significant.