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clofibrate (ATROMID-S)


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Elevated Cholesterol Levels
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The Cholesterol Lowering Statin Drugs — Not All Have Proven Health Benefits
March 2005
If you must use a statin drug to control your cholesterol, you should use one that has an FDA health benefit claim in its professional product labeling. (chart with these statins listed in the article)

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