Statin-fibrate combination for mixed dyslipidaemia: a limited option?
Title | Statin-fibrate combination for mixed dyslipidaemia: a limited option? |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Authors | Athyros, V. G., Tziomalos K., Karagiannis A., & Mikhailidis D. P. |
Journal | Curr Med Res Opin |
Volume | 26 |
Issue | 9 |
Pagination | 2137-40 |
Date Published | 2010 Sep |
ISSN | 1473-4877 |
Keywords | Choice 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. |
DOI | 10.1185/03007995.2010.505463 |
Alternate Journal | Curr Med Res Opin |
PubMed ID | 20662560 |