Statin pills before or after meals

Statins can be taken before or after meals, and there is no clear clinical rule. Statin is a kind of statin lipid-lowering drug, and the common types are fluvastatin, resuvastatin, simvastatin and so on. Because the source of human cholesterol is mainly synthesized in the liver and dietary intake, human liver synthesis of cholesterol is more active at night, so statin drugs whether taken before or after meals has no effect on the efficacy. Patients taking statin drugs should go to the hospital regularly to monitor liver function levels, blood lipid levels, creatine kinase levels to avoid adverse reactions. It should be noted that people who are allergic to statins or this drug are prohibited from taking it, and this drug should not be consumed with grapefruit at the same time, so as not to affect the effect of the drug, it is recommended that patients do not smoke and drink during the medication, eat a light diet, and if there is any discomfort, they should consult a doctor in a timely manner.