@KayLKelley @aussiejed @dollydame_ @Pammieoz @PaulMeekPerth @Gekko_au Interesting. Especially since it seems that genes also play an integral part in a person’s susceptibility to adverse reactions. Possibly why Dr Shoemaker uses Cholestyramine as a binder
Pharmacogenetics of Statin-Induced Myotoxicity https://t.co/6VbPnT4TFi
#Statin-induced myotoxicity (SIM) occurs in 7-30% of people on statins and contributes to drug discontinuation. #SLCO1B1, #CYP2D6 and #CYP2C9 are implicated in SIM. Check out this fantastic review on the #pharmacogenetics of SIM. #PGX https://t.co/6ROhOLG
RT @SimranPGx: Congratulations to kee, on her first PhD manuscript. https://t.co/KY8xNFQ6Ht