VariableBefore therapyAfter therapyAverage change
Cholesterol, mg per dL (mmol per L)237 (6.10)242 (6.25)+ 6 (0.15)*
Triglycerides, mg per dL145166+ 21*
Glucose, mg per dL (mmol per L)108 (6.0)115 (6.4)+ 7 (0.4)*
Potassium, mEq per L (mmol per L)4.5 (4.5)4.1 (4.1)−0.4* (−0.4)
Blood pressure, mm Hg171/77144/68−27/−9*
Stroke (N)103−36%
Cardiovascular disease (N)289−32%
Coronary heart disease (N)140−27%