memory loss and statin drugs

[johnemcg]

If you are having memory loss problems and you are taking any of the statin drugs (lipitor) this could be causing your problem. Most dr's don't know about this side effect of these drugs. john


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[Mace]

John,

Could you please give the source of your statement. I know the statins have been accused of memory loss, I have been unable to find any factual research.

Thanks, Mace

[johnemcg]

I had 2 thing in my post that would help me get you the info. but you can't give out e-mail addresses on here.
Here's one link [url="http://www.healthcentral.com/peoplespharmacy/PharmFullText.cfm?id=36572"]http://www.healthcentral.com/peoplespharmacy/PharmFullText.cfm?id=36572[/url]
and this next link is other people posting their problems [url="http://bisleep.medsch.ucla.edu/discussions/clinicalP/messages/msgs06647.html"]http://bisleep.medsch.ucla.edu/discussions/clinicalP/messages/msgs06647.html[/url]
this one is another persons web site who is trying to get the word out about this problem. [url="http://********.net/lipitor.htm"]http://********.net/lipitor.htm[/url]
I have more info but it's hard to post it here.
thanks john

[Mace]

John,

Thanks for the information. Sounds like some individuals will be affected by statins, hope the research will progress enough to identify those who might be affected.

Thanks Again, God Bless, Mace

[Mace]

Back Again,
The Atlanta Journal, March 15, page A-6, under Nations In Brief, has a short article on Cholesterol, Alzheimer's Link Seen. Dr. Kristine Yaffe says, "Our results support thr hypothesis that statins may prevent Alzheimer's disease". This hypothesis apparently is the result of a cholesterol study and not a study directly related to Alzheimer's. The study is in the March issue of Archives Of Neurology according to the article.

Guess school is still out.

God Bless, Mace