The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 272 No 7304 p759
19 June 2004

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Statins for rheumatoid arthritis

Statins could be effective in relieving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research. Atorvastatin 40mg was compared with placebo in 116 patients with rheumatoid arthritis who were assessed after six months. A small improvement in symptoms was observed (Lancet 2004;363:2015).