Statin Induced Dysuria- A Case Report

Abstract

Statins are a class of hypolipidemic drugs, that are primarily used for the treatment of dyslipidemia and the prevention of cardiovascular disease. ATP III guidelines,2002, recommends that LDL cholesterol be the primary target of therapy, and lipid lowering therapy may be initiated based on evaluation of short term and long term cardiovascular risk(1). We are report a case of dysuria follow statin group of drugs, which is not enlisted in the side effect of these drugs. In the present case after re-challenge with similar group of drug patient again developed the symptoms. Underlying hyperlipidemia was effectively controlled with Fenofibrates.