Long-acting statins, on the other hand, include atorvastatin, fluvastatin, and rosuvastatin and have a half-life of up to 19 hours.
The review found that with these statins, the effects were the same whether a person took them in the morning or evening.
These findings led to the suggestion that it was best for patients to take long-acting statins at any time of the day that is easy for them to remember.
The researchers pointed out, however, that it is important for people to be consistent with the timing of their doses, as this allows the drug to work to the best of its ability.