Table 2. Mean serum levels of total cholesterol and its low-density cholesterol fraction according to statin used and its daily dosage. Patients using intermediary dosages were excluded.
| Statin and daily dosage | Number of patients | Total cholesterol (mg/dL) mean±SD | LDL-c (mg/dL) mean±SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simvastatin | |||
| 10 mg | 302 | 168±43 | 96±36 |
| 20 mg | 3164 | 177±49 | 103±40 |
| 40 mg | 3764 | 173±52 | 100±41 |
| 80 mg | 57 | 193±66 | 110±34 |
| Atorvastatin | |||
| 10 mg | 92 | 184±63 | 109±53 |
| 20 mg | 481 | 176±56 | 100±42 |
| 40 mg | 1088 | 170±52 | 97±41 |
| 80 mg | 283 | 182±51 | 109±43 |
SD: standard deviation.