An obese 32-year-old male has been diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia. Despite a 10 lb. weight loss and smoking cessation, his LDL-C remains elevated. He agrees to initiate statin therapy. In addition to monitoring his LDL-C level, what else should be monitored?

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Statin treatment will cause an increase in liver enzymes (AST, ALT), so these enzyme levels should be monitored for any abnormal elevation during treatment. Patients should also be educated to report any muscle pain, as this is another effect of statin therapy.

An Obese 32-Year-Old Male Has Been Diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia