Certain medications, such as statins and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can lower erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).
Medications Associated with Lowering ESR
The reference material explicitly mentions two classes of drugs associated with a lower ESR:
- Statins: These are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol levels.
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): These are used to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
The reference indicates that the association between these medications and lower ESR was observed in patients with giant cell arteritis.
Summary
| Medication Class | Effect on ESR | Condition Observed In |
|---|---|---|
| Statins | Lowers | Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis |
| Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) | Lowers | Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis |
