Atorvastatin is more effective in lowering cholesterol, as it has been shown in clinical studies to reduce LDL levels more than simvastatin. When atorvastatin is dosed at 40–80 mg once a day ...

and the effects of simvastatin treatment combined with dietary cholesterol supplementation. Three subjects (4.4 to 11.3 y) were evaluated after consuming a low cholesterol diet (0.5 to 5 mg ...