Generic Equivalents » crestor http://equiv.genericmedlist.com Find generic equivalents for your brand name medications Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:39:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors) http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/statins-hmg-coa-reductase-inhibitors/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/statins-hmg-coa-reductase-inhibitors/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 01:28:05 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/?p=3 HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins) are a class of drugs that lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liver and other tissues.  Statins also increase the production of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, causing lower serum LDL levels.

Statins are effective at lowering LDL cholesterol levels by as much as 60%.

Statins also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Statins are well-tolerated, but have two rare but significant side effects:  liver and muscle injury.

Three statins are available in generic form.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) No The Lipitor patent expires in 2011
Fluvastatin (Lescol) No The Lescol patent expires in 2012
Lovastatin (Mevacor) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger
Pravastatin (Pravachol) Yes Walmart | Target
Rosuvastatin (Crestor) No The Crestor patent expires in 2016
Simvastatin (Zocor) Yes KMart

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