Clinical study on the effects of Xuezhikang treat in elderly patients with hyperlipidemia

Objective To study the effects and safety of Xuezhikang in elderly patients with hyperlipidemia.Methods Sixty patients were observed for 8 weeks with auto control method.Results Xuezhikang could markedly decrease the level of triglyceride and serum total cholesterol in elderly patients,especially triglyceride.Its effects were the same as other tatin drug.After observing 8 weeks,no side effects were found in clinic and biochemistry.Conclusion It is a safe and effective medicine in treating elderly patients with primary hyperlipidemia.