U.S. Newswire - African Americans Should Not Stop Taking Vytorin or Zetia Without Consulting Their Healthcare Providers

To: MEDICAL EDITORS

Contact: Keith Ferdinand, MD, 1-404-201-6632

ATLANTA, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ — The recent release of the
ENHANCE study of Vytorin and Zetia has drawn considerable media
attention, but stopping cholesterol medications based on this study
alone is not appropriate. The next step for any concerned patient
with high cholesterol is to talk with his/her healthcare provider
before making any changes in care, according to the Association of
Black Cardiologists, Inc.

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