Appendix table B
Adjustment factors used to convert cholesterol values to pre-treatment levels

Appendix table B
Adjustment factors used to convert cholesterol values to pre-treatment levels
Table summary
This table displays the results of Adjustment factors used to convert cholesterol values to pre-treatment levels. The information is grouped by Statin (appearing as row headers), Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and Trigly-cerides (appearing as column headers).
Statin Total cholesterol LDL HDL Trigly-cerides
Atorvastatin (all doses) +2.0 +1.8 -0.1 +0.3
Fluvastatin (all doses) +1.6 +1.6 -0.1 +0.2
Lovastatin (all doses) +1.2 +1.5 -0.1 +0.3
Pravastatin (all doses) +1.3 +1.2 -0.1 +0.2
Rosuvastatin (all doses) +2.2 +2.2 -0.1 +0.4
Simvastatin (all doses) +1.6 +1.4 -0.1 +0.4
Notes: For respondents taking statin medications, total cholesterol, LDL and HDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels were adjusted to pre-treatment levels based on the results of a meta-analysisNote 1 that collated the effects of various statins on blood lipids. For instance, for respondents taking Atorvastatin (any dose), 2 units were added to their total cholesterol.

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