Trial Outcomes & Findings for Lipid Efficacy and Safety in Participants With Mixed Hyperlipidemia (MK-0524B-024) (NCT NCT00289900)

NCT ID: NCT00289900

Last Updated: 2018-08-31

Results Overview

Blood samples taken at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment to determine the LDL-C and HDL-C levels. The LDL-C/HDL-C ratio was then calculated for baseline and Week 12 and the change from baseline at Week 12 was recorded.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

2340 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and Week 12

Results posted on

2018-08-31

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Overall Study
STARTED
297
436
298
439
437
433
Overall Study
Treated
297
435
298
439
437
433
Overall Study
COMPLETED
229
316
265
380
392
372
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
68
120
33
59
45
61

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Overall Study
Adverse Event
28
40
13
19
20
33
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
7
7
8
8
4
8
Overall Study
Participant had flushing
18
42
1
2
0
4
Overall Study
Other
0
0
0
5
1
0
Overall Study
Participant moved
1
0
0
1
1
1
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
10
21
8
18
12
11
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
3
9
2
6
7
4
Overall Study
site terminated
1
0
1
0
0
0
Overall Study
Not treated
0
1
0
0
0
0

Baseline Characteristics

Lipid Efficacy and Safety in Participants With Mixed Hyperlipidemia (MK-0524B-024)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=297 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=436 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=298 Participants
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=439 Participants
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=437 Participants
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=433 Participants
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Total
n=2340 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
54.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.8 • n=5 Participants
55.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.3 • n=7 Participants
53.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.6 • n=5 Participants
54.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.8 • n=4 Participants
55.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.1 • n=21 Participants
54.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.5 • n=10 Participants
54.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.5 • n=115 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
165 Participants
n=5 Participants
237 Participants
n=7 Participants
169 Participants
n=5 Participants
248 Participants
n=4 Participants
232 Participants
n=21 Participants
258 Participants
n=10 Participants
1309 Participants
n=115 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
132 Participants
n=5 Participants
199 Participants
n=7 Participants
129 Participants
n=5 Participants
191 Participants
n=4 Participants
205 Participants
n=21 Participants
175 Participants
n=10 Participants
1031 Participants
n=115 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: All randomized participants who had taken at least 1 dose of post-randomization study medication and had a baseline value and at least one post-titration measurement for the endpoint.

Blood samples taken at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment to determine the LDL-C and HDL-C levels. The LDL-C/HDL-C ratio was then calculated for baseline and Week 12 and the change from baseline at Week 12 was recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=255 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=361 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=280 Participants
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=410 Participants
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage Change From Baseline in the LDL-C/HDL-C Ratio
-50.9 Percentage Change
Interval -53.8 to -47.9
-53.0 Percentage Change
Interval -55.4 to -50.7
-37.6 Percentage Change
Interval -40.5 to -34.8
-42.4 Percentage Change
Interval -44.5 to -40.0
-47.9 Percentage Change
Interval -50.1 to -45.7
-48.8 Percentage Change
Interval -51.1 to -46.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: All randomized participants who had taken at least 1 dose of post-randomization study medication and had a baseline value and at least one post-titration measurement for the endpoint.

Blood samples taken at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment to determine the HDL-C levels. The change from baseline at Week 12 was recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=255 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=361 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=280 Participants
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=410 Participants
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage Change From Baseline in HDL-C
26.9 Percentage change
Interval 24.7 to 29.1
26.6 Percentage change
Interval 24.8 to 28.4
7.0 Percentage change
Interval 4.8 to 9.1
5.3 Percentage change
Interval 3.6 to 7.0
4.5 Percentage change
Interval 2.8 to 6.2
3.6 Percentage change
Interval 1.9 to 5.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: All randomized participants who had taken at least 1 dose of post-randomization study medication and had a baseline value and at least one post-titration measurement for the endpoint.

Blood samples taken at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment to determine the TG levels. The change from baseline at Week 12 was recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=255 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=361 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=280 Participants
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=410 Participants
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage Change From Baseline in Triglycerides (TG)
-40.3 Percentage change
Interval -44.2 to -36.5
-42.0 Percentage change
Interval -45.7 to -38.4
-21.9 Percentage change
Interval -25.0 to -18.8
-23.8 Percentage change
Interval -26.5 to -21.2
-30.4 Percentage change
Interval -32.8 to -27.9
-33.8 Percentage change
Interval -36.4 to -31.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: All randomized participants who had taken at least 1 dose of post-randomization study medication and had a baseline value and at least one post-titration measurement for the endpoint.

Blood samples taken at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment to determine the non-HDL-C levels. The change from baseline at Week 12 was recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=255 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=361 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=280 Participants
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=410 Participants
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage Change From Baseline in Non-HDL-C
-40.4 Percentage change
Interval -42.9 to -37.9
-42.2 Percentage change
Interval -44.2 to -40.2
-31.3 Percentage change
Interval -33.7 to -28.9
-36.8 Percentage change
Interval -38.7 to -34.9
-42.6 Percentage change
Interval -44.5 to -40.7
-44.6 Percentage change
Interval -46.6 to -42.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: All randomized participants who had taken at least 1 dose of post-randomization study medication and had a baseline value and at least one post-titration measurement for the endpoint.

Blood samples taken at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment to determine the LDL-C levels. The change from baseline at Week 12 was recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=255 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=361 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=280 Participants
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=410 Participants
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage Change From Baseline in LDL-C
-40.4 Percentage change
Interval -43.0 to -37.7
-42.8 Percentage change
Interval -44.9 to -40.7
-33.6 Percentage change
Interval -36.1 to -31.0
-39.8 Percentage change
Interval -41.8 to -37.8
-45.6 Percentage change
Interval -47.6 to -43.6
-47.5 Percentage change
Interval -49.5 to -45.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: All randomized participants who had taken at least 1 dose of post-randomization study medication and had a baseline value and at least one post-titration measurement for the endpoint.

Blood samples taken at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment to determine the Apo B levels. The change from baseline at Week 12 was recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=248 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=350 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=272 Participants
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=396 Participants
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=404 Participants
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=389 Participants
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage Change From Baseline in Apolipoprotein (Apo) B
-36.1 Percentage change
Interval -38.4 to -33.7
-38.0 Percentage change
Interval -39.9 to -36.2
-26.9 Percentage change
Interval -29.2 to -24.6
-32.8 Percentage change
Interval -34.6 to -31.0
-37.2 Percentage change
Interval -38.9 to -35.4
-38.3 Percentage change
Interval -40.1 to -36.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: All randomized participants who had taken at least 1 dose of post-randomization study medication and had a baseline value and at least one post-titration measurement for the endpoint.

Blood samples taken at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment to determine the Apo A-I levels. The change from baseline at Week 12 was recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=248 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=350 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=272 Participants
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=396 Participants
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=404 Participants
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=389 Participants
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage Change From Baseline in Apo A-I
10.7 Percentage change
Interval 8.7 to 12.6
8.2 Percentage change
Interval 6.7 to 9.7
1.7 Percentage change
Interval -0.2 to 3.5
0.4 Percentage change
Interval -1.0 to 1.9
-0.8 Percentage change
Interval -2.2 to 0.7
-2.5 Percentage change
Interval -3.9 to -1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: All randomized participants who had taken at least 1 dose of post-randomization study medication and had a baseline value and at least one post-titration measurement for the endpoint.

Blood samples taken at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment to determine the TC levels. The change from baseline at Week 12 was recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=255 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=361 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=280 Participants
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=410 Participants
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol (TC)
-28.1 Percentage change
Interval -30.1 to -26.2
-30.0 Percentage change
Interval -31.5 to -28.4
-24.6 Percentage change
Interval -26.4 to -22.7
-29.4 Percentage change
Interval -30.9 to -27.9
-34.2 Percentage change
Interval -35.7 to -32.7
-36.1 Percentage change
Interval -37.6 to -34.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: All randomized participants who had taken at least 1 dose of post-randomization study medication and had a baseline value and at least one post-titration measurement for the endpoint.

Blood samples taken at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment to determine the Lp(a) levels. The change from baseline at Week 12 was recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=248 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=350 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=272 Participants
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=396 Participants
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=404 Participants
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=391 Participants
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage Change From Baseline in Lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a])
-15.2 Percentage change
Interval -19.9 to -10.6
-14.6 Percentage change
Interval -17.9 to -11.4
0.0 Percentage change
Interval -2.9 to 2.9
0.0 Percentage change
Interval -3.4 to 3.4
7.8 Percentage change
Interval 4.6 to 11.1
8.8 Percentage change
Interval 5.5 to 12.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: All randomized participants who had taken at least 1 dose of post-randomization study medication and had a baseline value and at least one post-titration measurement for the endpoint.

Blood samples taken at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment to determine the CRP levels. The change from baseline at Week 12 was recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=246 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=351 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=274 Participants
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=397 Participants
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=406 Participants
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=396 Participants
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage Change From Baseline in C-reactive Protein (CRP)
-15.4 Percentage change
Interval -23.8 to -7.0
-20.0 Percentage change
Interval -27.3 to -12.7
-19.5 Percentage change
Interval -26.2 to -12.8
-28.6 Percentage change
Interval -34.2 to -22.9
-33.3 Percentage change
Interval -38.0 to -28.6
-38.1 Percentage change
Interval -43.1 to -33.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: All randomized participants who had taken at least 1 dose of post-randomization study medication and had a baseline value and at least one post-titration measurement for the endpoint.

Blood samples taken at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment to determine the TC and HDL-C levels. The TC/HDL-C ratio was then calculated for baseline and Week 12 and the change from baseline at Week 12 was recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=255 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=361 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=280 Participants
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=410 Participants
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=402 Participants
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage Change From Baseline in TC/HDL-C Ratio
-41.0 Percentage change
Interval -43.2 to -38.7
-42.3 Percentage change
Interval -44.2 to -40.5
-28.2 Percentage change
Interval -30.4 to -26.0
-31.5 Percentage change
Interval -33.3 to -29.8
-36.0 Percentage change
Interval -37.7 to -34.2
-36.7 Percentage change
Interval -38.5 to -35.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication and had data available for endpoint. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

Participants had AST and ALT levels assessed throughout the 12 week treatment period. Participants who had 2 consecutive assessments of either AST or ALT that were 3 x ULN or greater were recorded. The AST UNLs for males and females were 43 U/L and 36 U/L, respectively. The ALT UNLs for males and females were 40 U/L and 33 U/L, respectively.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=701 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1577 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants With Consecutive Elevations in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and/or Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) of >=3 x Upper Limit of Normal (ULN)
0.4 Percentage of Participants
1.8 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication and had data available for endpoint. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

Participants had AST and ALT levels assessed throughout the 12 week treatment period. Participants who had an assessment of either AST or ALT that was 5 x ULN or greater were recorded. The AST UNLs for males and females were 43 U/L and 36 U/L, respectively. The ALT UNLs for males and females were 40 U/L and 33 U/L, respectively.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=701 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1577 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants With Elevations in ALT and/or AST of >=5 x ULN
0.1 Percentage of Participants
0.9 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication and had data available for endpoint. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

Participants had AST and ALT levels assessed throughout the 12 week treatment period. Participants who had an assessment of either AST or ALT that was 10 x ULN or greater were recorded. The AST UNLs for males and females were 43 U/L and 36 U/L, respectively. The ALT UNLs for males and females were 40 U/L and 33 U/L, respectively.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=701 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1577 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants With Elevations in ALT and/or AST of >=10 x ULN
0.0 Percentage of Participants
0.1 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication and had data available for endpoint. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

Participants had CK assessed throughout the 12 week treatment period. Participants who had any CK level that was \>=10 x ULN were recorded. The UNLs for males and females were 207 U/L and 169 U/L, respectively.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=701 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1577 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants With Creatine Kinase (CK) >=10 x ULN
0.1 Percentage of Participants
0.1 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication and had data available for endpoint. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

Participants had CK assessed throughout the 24 week treatment period. Participants who had any CK level that was \>=10 x ULN and had associated muscle symptoms present within +/- 7 days were recorded. The UNLs for males and females were 207 U/L and 169 U/L, respectively.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=701 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1577 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants With CK >=10 x ULN With Muscle Symptoms
0.1 Percentage of Participants
0.0 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication and had data available for endpoint. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

Participants had CK assessed throughout the 12 week treatment period. Participants who had any CK level that was \>=10 x ULN and had associated muscle symptoms present within +/- 7 days that were reported as at least possibly related to study drug were recorded. The UNLs for males and females were 207 U/L and 169 U/L, respectively.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=701 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1577 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants With CK >=10 x ULN With Muscle Symptoms - Drug Related
0.1 Percentage of Participants
0.0 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication and normal glycemic status at baseline. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

Participants had blood glucose levels assessed throughout the 12 week treatment period. Participants who had the new diagnosis of impaired fasting blood glucose were recorded. A pre-defined set of MedDRA terms was used to identify participants whose glycemic status became 'impaired' during the course of treatment (from clinical adverse experience reports). The MedDRA terms were as follows: blood glucose increased, blood glucose abnormal, glucose tolerance decreased, glucose tolerance test abnormal, carbohydrate tolerance decreased, glucose tolerance impaired, hyperglycaemia, impaired fasting glucose, impaired insulin secretion, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, insulin resistance syndrome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=605 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1343 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants With New Diagnosis of Impaired Fasting Blood Glucose
0.2 Percentage of Participants
0.1 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 12 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication and did not have diabetes at baseline. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

Participants had blood glucose levels assessed throughout the 12 week treatment period. Participants who with newly diagnosed of diabetes were recorded. A participant was classified as having new onset diabetes if they experienced an adverse Event (AE) related to a diagnosis of diabetes (based on a pre-defined set of Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities \[MedDRA\] terms), or if they started taking an anti-diabetic medication during the course of the study. The MedDRA terms were as follows: diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent, diabetes mellitus non-insulin dependent, insulin-requiring type II diabetes mellitus, insulin resistant diabetes, diabetes with hyperosmolarity, latent autoimmune diabetes in adults.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=703 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1523 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants With New Diagnosis of Diabetes
0.9 Percentage of Participants
0.2 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 14 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

Select serious adverse cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality that occurred during the treatment phase of the study were adjudicated by an expert committee external to the sponsor. Those events confirmed by the committee a cardiovascular events were recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=732 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1607 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants With a Confirmed Adjudicated Cardiovascular Event
0.1 Percentage of Participants
0.2 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 14 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. A clinical AE was an AE reported as a result of a clinical examination or reported by the participant.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=732 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1607 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants Who Experience at Least 1 Clinical Adverse Event (AE)
59.6 Percentage of Participants
45.9 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 14 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication and had data available for endpoint. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. A laboratory AE was an AE reported as a result of a laboratory assessment or test.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=732 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1607 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants Who Experience at Least 1 Laboratory Adverse Event (AE)
5.2 Percentage of Participants
5.9 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 14 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication and had data available for endpoint. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. A clinical AE was an AE reported as a result of a clinical examination or reported by the participant. Participants who were discontinued from the study due to a clinical AE were recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=732 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1607 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants Who Were Discontinued From the Study Due to a Clinical AE
16.5 Percentage of Participants
4.9 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 14 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication and had data available for endpoint. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. A laboratory AE was an AE reported as a result of a laboratory assessment or test. Participants who were discontinued from the study due to a laboratory AE were recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=732 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1607 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants Who Were Discontinued From the Study Due to a Laboratory AE
0.7 Percentage of Participants
0.7 Percentage of Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 14 weeks

Population: All participants who had taken at least 1 dose of study medication. Results for participants who received either MK-0524B 2g/20mg or 2g/40 mg were pooled. Results for participants who received atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg were pooled.

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an AE. Hepatitis-related AEs were identified by a collective review using the following pre-specified set of preferred terms: cholestasis, hepatic necrosis, hepatocellular damage, cytolytic hepatitis, hepatitis, hepatomegaly, jaundice, hepatic failure, hepatitis cholestatic, jaundice cholestatic, hepatitis fulminant, hyperbilirubinaemia, jaundice hepatocellular, ocular icterus, yellow skin, hepatic function abnormal, acute hepatic failure, subacute hepatic failure, hepatitis acute, hepatitis toxic, hepatotoxicity, and mixed hepatocellular-cholestatic injury.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=732 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40mg
n=1607 Participants
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Percentage of Participants Who Experience at Least 1 Hepatitis-related Clinical AE
0.0 Percentage of Participants
0.1 Percentage of Participants

Adverse Events

MK-0524B 2g/20 mg

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 71 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

MK-0524B 2g/40 mg

Serious events: 8 serious events
Other events: 136 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Atorvastatin 10 mg

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 25 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Atorvastatin 20 mg

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 27 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Atorvastatin 40 mg

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 31 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Atorvastatin 80 mg

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 35 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=297 participants at risk
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40 mg
n=435 participants at risk
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=298 participants at risk
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=439 participants at risk
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=437 participants at risk
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=433 participants at risk
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Cardiac disorders
Arteriosclerosis coronary artery
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/437 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/439 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Cardiac disorders
Cardio-respiratory arrest
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/439 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Cardiac disorders
Coronary artery occlusion
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/435 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial infarction
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/435 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/439 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Eye disorders
Angle closure glaucoma
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/433 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
0.34%
1/297 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
General disorders
Adverse drug reaction
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/435 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
General disorders
Chest pain
0.34%
1/297 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/437 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/433 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
General disorders
Device malfunction
0.34%
1/297 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
General disorders
Multi-organ failure
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/439 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/435 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Infections and infestations
Abscess oral
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/433 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
Infections and infestations
Appendicitis
0.34%
1/297 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Infections and infestations
Diverticulitis
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/437 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Infections and infestations
Herpes zoster
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/435 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/439 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/433 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Ankle fracture
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/435 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Concussion
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/433 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/433 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Femur fracture
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.34%
1/298 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Multiple injuries
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/439 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Muscle strain
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/433 • Number of events 2 • up to 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Skeletal injury
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/435 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Bursitis
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/433 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle haemorrhage
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/435 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Glioblastoma
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/433 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Prostate cancer
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/435 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/439 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Transient ischaemic attack
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.34%
1/298 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/439 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnoea
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/298 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/439 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks
Vascular disorders
Arteriosclerosis
0.00%
0/297 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/435 • up to 14 weeks
0.34%
1/298 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/439 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/437 • up to 14 weeks
0.00%
0/433 • up to 14 weeks

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
MK-0524B 2g/20 mg
n=297 participants at risk
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A (Extended Release \[ER\] niacin/laropiprant \[LRPT\] 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 10 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 20 mg for 8 weeks
MK-0524B 2g/40 mg
n=435 participants at risk
Co-administration of one tablet of MK-0524A 1g + one tablet of simvastatin 20 mg for 4 weeks, then co-administration of two tablets of MK-0524A 1g + simvastatin 40 mg for 8 weeks
Atorvastatin 10 mg
n=298 participants at risk
Atorvastatin 10 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 20 mg
n=439 participants at risk
Atorvastatin 20 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 40 mg
n=437 participants at risk
Atorvastatin 40 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Atorvastatin 80 mg
n=433 participants at risk
Atorvastatin 80 mg, orally, once daily for 12 weeks
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
1.3%
4/297 • Number of events 4 • up to 14 weeks
3.0%
13/435 • Number of events 14 • up to 14 weeks
5.0%
15/298 • Number of events 16 • up to 14 weeks
3.4%
15/439 • Number of events 15 • up to 14 weeks
4.1%
18/437 • Number of events 19 • up to 14 weeks
3.5%
15/433 • Number of events 18 • up to 14 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
5.4%
16/297 • Number of events 23 • up to 14 weeks
6.4%
28/435 • Number of events 33 • up to 14 weeks
1.0%
3/298 • Number of events 3 • up to 14 weeks
0.68%
3/439 • Number of events 4 • up to 14 weeks
0.46%
2/437 • Number of events 2 • up to 14 weeks
0.23%
1/433 • Number of events 1 • up to 14 weeks
Vascular disorders
Flushing
19.2%
57/297 • Number of events 67 • up to 14 weeks
23.4%
102/435 • Number of events 120 • up to 14 weeks
2.3%
7/298 • Number of events 7 • up to 14 weeks
2.5%
11/439 • Number of events 13 • up to 14 weeks
2.7%
12/437 • Number of events 12 • up to 14 weeks
4.4%
19/433 • Number of events 20 • up to 14 weeks

Additional Information

Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Phone: 1-800-672-6372

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