Real-World Data Links Rosuvastatin to Nephrotoxicity
July 22, 2022
An analysis of real-world EHR data from more than 900,000 statin users suggests use of rosuvastatin was associated with an 8% greater risk of hematuria, a 17% greater risk of proteinuria, and a 15% higher risk of developing kidney failure requiring replacement therapy such as dialysis or transplantation compared to atorvastatin use.