Atorvastatin Alternatives Compared
Atorvastatin | Leqvio | Simvastatin |
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Atorvastatin | Leqvio (inclisiran) | Simvastatin |
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Prescription only
Atorvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, its use may be limited by side effects such as muscle pain. Prescribed for High Cholesterol, High Cholesterol - Familial Heterozygous... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for High Cholesterol - Familial Heterozygous, High Cholesterol. Leqvio may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Simvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, it may cause muscle pain, particularly at higher dosages. Should not be used by people with active liver disease or in women planning a... View more |
Related suggestions High Cholesterol
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Atorvastatin has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 294 ratings on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. |
Leqvio has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 37 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
Simvastatin has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 130 ratings on Drugs.com. 31% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also: atorvastatin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Leqvio side effects in more detail. |
See also: simvastatin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Atorvaliq, Lipitor |
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FloLipid, Zocor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 hours |
9 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 375 drugs are known to interact with atorvastatin:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 311 drugs are known to interact with simvastatin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 17, 1996 |
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December 23, 1991 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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