The Effect of Statin Therapy on Serum Uric Acid Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

CONCLUSION: Statins were significantly associated with a decrease in SUA levels, particularly atorvastatin, which was found to be most effective in lowering SUA. Atorvastatin may be the most appropriate cholesterol-lowering agent for patients with or at risk of hyperuricemia.PMID:36748810 | DOI:10.2174/0929867330666230207124516

Source: Current Medicinal Chemistry - February 7, 2023 Category: Chemistry Authors: Abolfazl Akbari Mahya Razmi Mahdi Rafiee Gerald F Watts Amirhossein Sahebkar Source Type: research