Which statin is better for patients with proteinuria, high creatinine, and high blood sugar

Usually, patients with proteinuria, high creatinine and high blood glucose are better to choose atorvastatin, and other statins can also be applied. Patients with increased proteinuria and creatinine level, firstly suggests that renal function damage has occurred, there is an increase in blood sugar level, firstly consider that patients with increased blood sugar level caused by diabetic nephropathy, and there is an increase in proteinuria and creatinine. In this case, it is suggested that patients can choose atorvastatin for treatment, statin drugs can mainly stabilize plaque, avoid plaque rupture, reduce cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels, to avoid the further progression of atherosclerosis. For example, the most common clinical side effects of atorvastatin are increased liver transaminase levels and muscle damage, which may cause myositis, myalgia, and rhabdomyolysis. Therefore, for unexplained muscle pain and weakness, creatine kinase levels need to be tested to determine if there is muscle damage. For statin drugs, it is recommended to consult a specialist in a regular hospital and not to use drugs on your own.