Which of the following HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors has been demonstrated to reduce LDL levels up to 60 percent?

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All of the statins reduce LDL up to 30 percent. When a greater reduction of LDL is required, simvastatin (Zocor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), and rosuvastatin (Crestor) that reduce LDL by more than 45 percent are used; in fact, rosuvastatin and atorvastatin have been demonstrated to reduce up to 60 percent.

Which of the Following HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors Has Been Demonstrated