Table 3 Comparison of adverse events occurrence between Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin
Adverse Drug Reaction | Atorvastatin (N = 352) | Rosuvastatin (N = 323) | P- value |
|---|---|---|---|
SAMS | 96 (27.27%) | 96 (29.7%) | 0.4811 |
Headache | 14 (4%) | 12 (3.8%) | 0.772 |
Fatigue | 14 (4%) | 21 (6.5%) | 0.135 |
GI Symptoms (Constipation, Diarrhea, Indigestion) | 16 (4.5%) | 33 (10.2%) | 0.0035 |
New incidence of T2DM | 30 (8.5%) | 41(12.7%) | 0.0730 |
Elevated Liver Enzymes | 12(3.4%) | 44(13.6%) | < 0.0001 |