Statin Intolerance: Prevalence and Management in a Specialized Lipid Clinic

Statins are recommended and used as first-line treatment to prevent cardiovascular disease, but high rates of adverse events and subsequent discontinuation can prevent effective treatment in some patients. We aimed to describe the intensity, nature and frequency of adverse effects caused by statins and other lipid-lowering drugs, and to assess their association with clinical predictors and treatment strategies. This is a retrospective study of...