The effect of fluvastatin on plasma fibrinogen levels.

There are conflicting data with regard to the effect of statins, including fluvastatin, on plasma fibrinogen levels. We undertook the present study to examine the influence of fluvastatin (40 mg/day) on plasma fibrinogen levels in hypercholesterolemic non-smoker patients with normal triglyceride levels (< 2.25 mmol/l) (n = 65).

Effect of ciprofibrate on C-reactive protein and fibrinogen levels.

Statins can lower the circulating levels of C reactive protein (CRP). This effect may be relevant because CRP is a predictor of vascular risk. In contrast, the evidence that fibrates lower CRP levels is very limited.