Statins

[Gasmanjack]

Does it make any difference if you take these medications in the morning? Why do they all suggest at night?

[Sqad]

It doesnt make a damn when you take them.

Some studies show that taking them at night when cholesterol is being synthesized is beneficial.

I am not convinced.

[ethandron]

lots of answers if you google it, something to do with the body producing cholestorol while sleeping:
http://wiki.answers.c...take_statins_at_night

[starone]

Oh! Thanks sqad, I have been taking mine religiously just before going to bed and feeling quite guilty if I didn't go to bed right away. Another reason for feeling guilty disposed of.

[carlton23]

I take Lipidor and according to the leaflet you can take them as Sqad says, any time of day, although I do take them last thing at night as instructed by my GP

[ethandron]

here's another view on statins:
http://www.statinanswers.com/regimen.htm

[carlton23]

Well worth reading ethandron.

[ethandron]

it is isn't it carlton?
the grapefruit juice thing seems a bit confusing.