Effects of policosanol on older patients with hypertension and type II hypercholesterolaemia.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12099160
Conclusion of this study
Policosanol administered long term is effective in lowering LDL-C and TC as well as increasing HDL-C levels in older patients with hypertension and type II hypercholesterolaemia without a history of CHD or cerebrovascular disease. In addition, policosanol treatment also shows benefits in the occurrence of SAEs of vascular aetiology, on the general AE profile and the reduction of BP in treated patients compared with baseline.
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