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The Statin Drugs lower blood cholesterol by interfering with the production of mevalonic Acid the first step in cholesterol biosynthesis. Lipophilic means fat soluble as opposed to hydrophilic or water soluble.
The Lipophilic statins are Mevacor (Lovastatin) and Zocor (Simvastatin) and to some extect Lipitor (Atorvastatin). Hope this helps a bit.
Paul
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