High-intensity and moderate-intensity statin therapy*
| High-intensity statin therapy (lowers LDL cholesterol by ≥50%) . | Moderate-intensity statin therapy (lowers LDL cholesterol by 30–49%) . |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin 40–80 mg | Atorvastatin 10–20 mg |
| Rosuvastatin 20–40 mg | Rosuvastatin 5–10 mg |
| Simvastatin 20–40 mg | |
| Pravastatin 40–80 mg | |
| Lovastatin 40 mg | |
| Fluvastatin XL 80 mg | |
| Pitavastatin 1–4 mg |
| High-intensity statin therapy (lowers LDL cholesterol by ≥50%) . | Moderate-intensity statin therapy (lowers LDL cholesterol by 30–49%) . |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin 40–80 mg | Atorvastatin 10–20 mg |
| Rosuvastatin 20–40 mg | Rosuvastatin 5–10 mg |
| Simvastatin 20–40 mg | |
| Pravastatin 40–80 mg | |
| Lovastatin 40 mg | |
| Fluvastatin XL 80 mg | |
| Pitavastatin 1–4 mg |
Once-daily dosing. XL, extended release.