These two statins are equally effective at preventing death

A Korean study confirmed that two of the most potent statins are equally effective at preventing heart attacks, strokes and death in those with coronary artery disease. — Filepic

Two widely used statins, rosuvastatin and atorvastatin, are equally effective at preventing heart attacks, strokes and death in people with coronary artery disease.

But while rosuvastatin treatment is associated with lower cholesterol levels, it also carries a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, compared to atorvastatin, finds a study published by The BMJ on Oct 18 (2023).