title: [Adherence to statins: updates and practical proposals].
abstract: Statins are an established treatment for dyslipidemia, because they were shown to decrease the cardiovascular risk by 25%. However, one third of patients using statins don't take them regularly. Statin intolerance is an important risk factor for nonadherence, but health literacy and lack of education regarding the cardiovascular benefits are also important triggers for poor adherence to statins. A better communication between the caregiver and his patient, by taking patient's perspectives into account could help find effective solutions. This article reviews the issue of statins adherence and suggests solutions to improve it.
authors.forename: Marine
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bauwens
authors.forename: Marie-paule
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nanchen
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D050171:Dyslipidemias / Q000188:drug therapy*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D055118:Medication Adherence; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations
chemical_list: D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors