therefore. sentence connector. 1. thus; hence: used to mark an inference on the speaker's part: those people have their umbrellas up: therefore, it must be raining. 2. consequently; as a result: they heard the warning on the radio and therefore took another route.
Statins come in tablet or capsule form. They are taken once or twice a day, depending on the particular product. Short-acting statins must be taken in the evening (near bedtime), while long-acting statins can be taken at any time of the day. Either way, make sure to take your dose at the same time each day. Some statins can be taken with or without food; others must be taken with food.
start statin treatment - statins should be taken in the evening for maximal effect, and require 4 weeks or more to exert their full effect on lipid concentrations. LFT should be carried out before and within 4-6 weeks of starting statin therapy (1). Thereafter at intervals of 6 months to 1 year - earlier if clinical features of hepatotoxicity; also at the first review at 4-6 weeks - enquire about adverse effects such as itching, rash, myalgia, arthralgia, insomnia (1)