Giselle Falconi, MD @GFalconi · 5 years ago
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The recommended approach to the initiation of statin therapy in hyperlipidemia. Low-intensity: -Lovastatin 20 mg -Pravastatin 10-20 mg Intermediate
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The recommended approach to the initiation of statin therapy in hyperlipidemia. 

Low-intensity:
-Lovastatin 20 mg
-Pravastatin 10-20 mg

Intermediate intensity:
-Atorvastatin 10 mg
-Fluvastatin 40 mg BID
-Lovastatin 40 mg
-Pravastatin 40 mg
-Rosuvastatin 10 mg
-Simvastatin 20-40 mg

High intensity: 
-Atorvastatin (Lipitor) 40-80 mg
-Rosuvastatin (Crestor) 20 mg

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Giselle Falconi, MD @GFalconi · 5 years ago
Giselle is passionate about health care disparities, interprofessional education and culturally competent care. She is originally from Peru and is interested in pursuing a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine after residency. https://twitter.com/gfalconi_md
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