Take a Stepwise Approach to Statin Intolerance

August 2022

Mounting evidence suggests that statin-associated muscle pain is driven by a patient’s expectation of harm.

In fact, statin-intolerant patients often rate muscle symptoms similarly with statin OR placebo.

But it’s still how they feel...often leading to poor adherence.

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Table of Contents

Statins Take a Stepwise Approach to Statin Intolerance
Anticoagulants Help Ensure Appropriate DOAC Dosing
Asthma Update Action Plans When Using SMART for Moderate to Severe Asthma
Cardiology Know When to Treat QT Prolongation Alerts as “Critical”
Immunizations Keep Adolescents on Track With Immunizations
Supplements Put Supplements for Osteoarthritis in Perspective
Gastroenterology Clarify the Role of Voquezna for H. pylori
Oral Health Navigate Treatments for Canker and Cold Sores
Interactions Be Familiar With “New” Transporter Drug Interactions
Cultural Awareness Help Investigate Whether a Med is Derived From Animals