A Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Cholesterol Lowering Effects of Two Marketed Products in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypercholesterolemia (MK-0653A-077)

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel Group, 6-Week Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Combination Tablet Versus Atorvastatin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and Hypercholesterolemia

The purpose of this 10-week study is to compare the reduction in cholesterol following treatment with two different marketed drugs, in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women aged 18 to 79 years who have a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus with elevated cholesterol levels may be eligible to participate in a study to assess the efficacy and safety of the two marketed drugs.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus that is poorly controlled