Statin Effects on Incidence, Treatment Success, and Mortality of Clostridium difficile Infections.
Marian L GaviolaEmily C ScribeHaley N LeverettMeredith L HowardPublished in: Journal of pharmacy practice (2019)
Statin use may have a protective effect against the development of CDI and improve CDI treatment success; however, it is unclear if use confers a mortality benefit. Current data remain sparse and larger, prospective studies are needed to confirm current results and identify the specific population that may benefit the most from this intervention.