Statin take care when

High doses of statins should be used with caution in the elderly, in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency, hypothyroidism or diabetes. Particular caution should be observed in patients taking simvastatin or atorvastatin with these conditions, if gemfibrozil, cyclosporin or diltiazem are being taken concomitantly. Consideration should be given to temporary discontinuation of simvastatin or atorvastatin, if short-term macrolide antibiotic or azole antifungal therapy is required. Patients should be advised to report to their doctor if muscle aches, pains or weakness develop.

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