The survey about statins in rheumatologic disorders

Statins are a group of drugs that prevent cholesterol building and reduce its concentration in blood by inhibiting the hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme  reductase (HMG Ço r). There is evidence showing other properties including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-thrombotic effects of these agents. Some anti-osteoporotic effects have recently been added to these properties. However, these drugs have some side effects that mimic rheumatologic disorders such as lupus and myopathy. Ïn this review article, we are going to review the role of statins in rheumatologic disorders.