There is no such thing as the best statin with the fewest side effects and the safest statin, but common statins that have relatively few side effects and are safer include atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin.
1. Atorvastatin: It is a lipid-regulating drug, commonly used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, coronary heart disease and other diseases. As patients tolerate the product well, adverse reactions are often mild and have a low incidence. Common adverse reactions are rash, dizziness, taste disturbance, insomnia, etc. If allergic to the product and pregnant and lactating women are prohibited to use.
2. Rosuvastatin: It is also a kind of lipid-regulating drug, which is commonly used in dietary control and other lipid-lowering measures such as LDL removal therapy as adjuvant therapy. Its side effects are proteinuria, fatigue, constipation, nausea and other adverse reactions, which are usually mild, and the symptoms may disappear on their own after stopping the drug. It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to the product or have severe hepatic impairment.
It is recommended that patients use the appropriate medication under the guidance of a doctor, which can reduce the probability of side effects, and if they cannot be relieved after stopping the drug, it is recommended that they go to a professional hospital in a timely manner for consultation and treatment.