Fibric acid derivatives for high cholesterol

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Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: July 20, 2006
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology
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