LDL-C and TC lowering was significantly greater in the evening dose than in the morning dose in case of short-acting statins .
Besides slight but significant effect on LDL-C , the efficacy of long-acting statins was equivalent for both regimens .
BACKGROUND Evidence about the optimal time of day at which to administer statins is lacking .
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to synthesize evidence about effects of morning vs evening statin administration on lipid profile .
Serum cholesterol, lipoproteins, and the risk of coronary heart disease. The Framingham study.
Abstract Risk of coronary heart disease over 14 years was examined prospect ively in 2,282 men and 2,845 women according to their antecedent cholesterol and lipoprotein status . An increased risk pro
LDL-C and TC lowering was significantly greater in the evening dose than in the morning dose in case of short-acting statins .
Besides slight but significant effect on LDL-C , the efficacy of long-acting statins was equivalent for both regimens .
BACKGROUND Evidence about the optimal time of day at which to administer statins is lacking .
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to synthesize evidence about effects of morning vs evening statin administration on lipid profile .