 [ Symptoms ] is it a problem if i skip a day with my statin  some times i forget my cholesterol med in the morning so i take it in the afternoon when that happens do i need to wait 24 hours til my next dosage or can i resume my prescribed medicine the following morning [ Disease ] it should not be a problem but it is always best to take your medication as directed put it in the refrigerator at eye level right where you will see it or near your toothbrush