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Do you typically increase the intensity of the statin or add a second agent like ezetimibe if you are not reaching your LDL reduction goal for your primary care patients?

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Do you usually increase the dose of a statin or add a second agent to achieve your LDL reduction goal?

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Hospital Medicine · Valley West Hospital
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There is a rule of 6%; doubling the dose of statin will decrease LDL by 6%. Adding another agent like Zetia will further decrease LDL by 15-17%

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