Papers of the Week

Hyperlipidemia plays a major role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Statins are considered to be the most efficacious drugs in the management of hyperlipidemia and this class of drugs is most commonly prescribed for the treatment of hyperlipidemias. Although statin therapy has transformed the management of hyperlipidemia, it is associated with the skeletal muscle, neurological, and metabolic adverse effects. This study was conducted to evaluate the adverse effects of statin therapy in a geriatric population which may help in understanding whether these effects are dose-dependent.