Adult Hypercholesterolemia Initially 5-10 mg once daily, increased if necessary to 20 mg once daily for at least 4 wk interval.
Severe hypercholesterolemia Increased further to 40 mg daily for 4 wk.
Prevention of CV events 20 mg once daily.
Elderly Hypercholesterolemia Initially, 5 mg once daily.
Asian patients Initially 5 mg once daily. May be increased if necessary. Max: 20 mg daily.
Concomitant use w/ fibrate: Initially 5 mg once daily. May be increased if necessary. Max: 20 mg daily.