How do statins compare increasing “good cholesterol” (HDL-c)?
In general, when statins are given in doses that reduce LDL-c by similar amounts, they also increase HDL-c by similar amounts. There is mixed evidence when atorvastatin is compared to simvastatin or rosuvastatin. Some studies found that simvastatin or rosuvastatin raised HDL-c more than atorvastatin did, while other studies found no difference.
