Monitoring guidelines

Question 1

Statins

Answer 1

Monitor CK at baseline and if muscle pain occurs, LFTs at baseline and “when clinically indicated”, monitor for hepatic injury. Fasting lipid profile 6-8 weeks after initiation and then periodically.

Question 2

Niacin

Answer 2

Fasting lipid panel, ALT, fasting glucose and uric acid 6-8 weeks after initiation or titration.

Question 3

Ezetimibe

Answer 3

fasting lipid panel 6-8 weeks after initiation