Adjunct to diet for reduction of elevated total cholesterol, LDL-C, Apo B & triglycerides in adults & childn ≥10 yr w/ primary hypercholesterolemia, heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or combined (mixed) hyperlipidemia. Raises HDL-C & lowers LDL/HDL & total cholesterol/HDL ratios. Adjunct to diet & non-dietary measures in reducing elevated total cholesterol, LDL-C, & Apo B in patients w/ HoFH. Primary prevention in Type II DM.
Control hypercholesterolemia w/ appropriate diet, exercise & wt reduction in obese patients & treat other underlying medical problems. Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, particularly if accompanied by malaise or fever should be reported.
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