Table 2 Reasons for not completing the full year of medication
Reason | Group allocation |
|---|---|
Skin rash and GP advised to stop medication | Simvastatin |
Weight loss, hitting leg – symptoms preceded taking the medication, but relative thought possibly worse so stopped medication | Simvastatin |
Onset of thyroid dysfunction and carer chose to stop medication | Placebo |
History of episodic diarrhoea. Diarrhoea after commencing medication so relative stopped medication | Simvastatin |
GP prescribed a statin | Placebo |
Paid carer withdrew consent | Simvastatin |
Dementia diagnosed, and relative stopped medication | Placebo |
Participant changed their mind | Placebo |