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Statin-fibrate combination for mixed dyslipidaemia: a limited option?

TitleStatin-fibrate combination for mixed dyslipidaemia: a limited option?
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsAthyros, V. G., Tziomalos K., Karagiannis A., & Mikhailidis D. P.
JournalCurr Med Res Opin
Volume26
Issue9
Pagination2137-40
Date Published2010 Sep
ISSN1473-4877
KeywordsChoice Behavior, Drug Combinations, Dyslipidemias, Fibric Acids, Humans, Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, Hypolipidemic Agents
Abstract

Abstract A growing body of evidence suggests that targeting low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is not enough and that a substantial residual risk remains despite aggressive statin treatment, particularly in patients with mixed dyslipidemia. Statin plus fibrate combination results in a more effective control of several lipid parameters than either monotherapy with a safety profile similar to both monotherapies. Therefore, this combination might represent a therapeutic option for selected patients with mixed dyslipidemia. However, the clinical benefit of statin/fibrate combination has only been observed in small subgroup analyses and more data are needed before a wider implementation is recommended in everyday clinical practice.

DOI10.1185/03007995.2010.505463
Alternate JournalCurr Med Res Opin
PubMed ID20662560

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