International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jun 2013
Multicenter Study Observational StudyExtended-release niacin/laropiprant for lipid management: observational study in clinical practice.
Patients with dyslipidaemia or hypercholesterolemia carry a substantially increased cardiovascular risk and need optimal treatment of this key risk factor. We aimed to investigate the utilisation, efficacy and tolerability of the single pill combination extended-release niacin/laropiprant 1000 mg/20 mg or 2000 mg /40 mg under conditions of primary care practice. ⋯ Niacin/laropiprant resulted in beneficial effects on serum lipids and was generally well tolerated. The full potential of the drug combination was not explored by most physicians due to discontinuation of statins and lack of titration of the combination. Overall, treatment effects were consistent with those seen in controlled trials.