It is possible to continue taking statins after stopping them for a week. The method of taking statins is based on the condition as well as the patient’s liver and kidney function. Statins are commonly used lipid-lowering drugs, in addition to lowering blood lipids, but also anti-inflammatory, plaque stabilization and improve the function of vascular endothelial cell function and left ventricular function of the role, but also can be used for the prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease treatment. Used in the treatment of these diseases require long-term medication, generally not recommended to eat eat stop, because it has an impact on liver function, long-term use may also cause rhabdomyolysis, so in the period of taking the drug should be regularly recheck liver function and muscle enzymes, but also to observe whether there is no weakness in the limbs and other manifestations, such as anomalies, should be discontinued in a timely manner. If there is no problem with liver function and no other discomfort after stopping statins for a week, and the blood lipid is still high, it is possible to continue to take the drug. After taking a period of time also need to review the blood lipids, liver function and muscle enzymes. If you find serious adverse reactions, you need to stop taking the drug and go to a regular medical institution to be given medication advice by a physician.