Statin, the essential medicine for the elderly, such a statement is not accurate. Statin drugs are generally used to lower lipids and used to combat cardiovascular disease, but need to be taken under the guidance of a medical professional, and is not suitable for everyone.
Statins are common lipid-regulating drugs that can effectively lower total cholesterol, LDL, etc., stabilize plaque, and are used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, stroke and other diseases.
Any medicine has certain side effects, taking statins should pay attention to liver and gastrointestinal adverse reactions, skin flushing, headache, myopathy and so on. Therefore, they are contraindicated in patients with active liver disease, persistent elevation of aminotransferases of unknown origin. Liver and kidney functions need to be monitored during the administration of the drug.
In conclusion, statins should not be taken blindly by the elderly; they need to be seen in a hospital and taken under the guidance of a physician.