Table 1.
Demographic features of the statin users vs control subjects
| Parameters | Control subjects N= 33 | Statin users N= 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Males | 15 (45.46%) | 20 (50)% |
| Females | 18 (54.54%) | 20 (50%) | |
| Thyroid function test | T3 | 1.861 ± 0.47 | 1.751 ± 0.35 |
| T4 | 90.861 ± 16.97 | 85.281 ± 14.05 | |
| TSH | 2.021 ± 0.89 | 2.311 ± 1.12 | |
| Age (years) | 52.0 ± 9.22 | 54.01±10.42 | |
| Weight (Kg) | 70.081 ± 10.46 | 70.551 ± 13.1 | |
| CPK range (U/l) | 70 (33-139) | 98.5 (30-1300)* | |
*
=P<0.001 (Mann-Whitney U test), CPK= creatine phosphokinase, T3= Triiodothyronine, T4= Triiodothyronine, TSH= Thyroid stimulating hormone