Low total protein is generally not related to taking statins, but if there is also abnormal liver function, it may be related to the drug.
Statins are serious lipid-lowering drugs commonly used in clinical practice, mainly used to reduce low-density cholesterol and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease and secondary preventive therapy, the drug is mainly metabolized by the liver, some patients may experience drug-related liver injury, if the patient has a review of the drug suggests that the liver function is impaired, accompanied by a low total protein, it is possible that the drug is caused by the need to consult a doctor in time to adjust the medication accordingly.
However, if the patient’s liver function test did not see obvious abnormalities, only total protein decreased, mostly considered unrelated to the drug, may be the patient’s own nutritional status is poor, it is recommended to adjust the dietary structure, to ensure high-quality protein intake, to promote protein synthesis.
When the total protein is low, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and carry out standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor to avoid delaying the condition.