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My Mother was diagnosed with high cholesterol approximately 1 year ago. She was not overweight, exercised regularly, and had a healthy diet compared to most North Americans. She elected to try to improve her diet and ex...
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Sue
Monday, March 24, 2008 at 08:24 PMre: statin associated memory loss
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 09:25 PMThanks Sue,
A few things I have found out since; There was a review article published that I think I originally found on your site entitled Statin-associated memroy loss: an analysis of 60 case reports and review of the literature. I only have an abstract, so I am asking my husband to locate the full text. Since my posting, my mother has had another CT scan, bloodwork, seen her doctor, been referred to and examined by a neurologist (so I can't at all say that the probelm is being ignored!) All of the testing has not revealed any abnormalities. The neurologist is 99% certain this is not a stroke. He thinks that she is so worried about side effects of the Crestor that she cannot concentrate on anything else. This, according to my father. My father said that after a 10 minute conversation about cholesterol that she is back to normal and the nerologist convinced her to go back on the Crestor. I find this very hard to believe. When I saw her yesterday, she forgot that I was there for supper the day before, she didn't know what day it was, and she kept saying that she couldn't remember anything. anyhow, I will keep you "posted".
Thanks again.
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Joan Bond
Monday, April 21, 2008 at 09:13 PMI was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago with high cholesterol and my doctor prescribed Crestor. I read everything I could about it and let the doctor know that I was opposed to taking this drug because of the side effects one being memory loss. I had a small stroke about 3 years ago and the neurologist prescribed a medication that honestly I can't remember the name (memory loss) but I explained my hesitancy against that drug also because of the side effects. I asked him could I take aspirin and he agreed to this. I took a low dose of aspirin off and on for a year or so and finally gave that up. I have been taking Crestor for a week now, against my better wishes, and I noticed today a loss of memory that was embarrasing. I had a call from a person I know, but for the life of me could not remember who she was. When I finally realized something I told her in our conversation, I called her back and apologized and let her know that I couldn't remember who she was until our call was complete. I think at this point I am going to call the Dr. and let him know I am not willing to risk my memory to a drug this scary. Hope your Mom is OK. Joan
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Hello and thanks for your post. I am the moderator for the site and though not medically trained I can try and help find answers to your questions.
I searched our site and was able to find some information regadring Crestor. It is described as:
Rosuvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin." It is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and cholesterol in the blood. This drug is usually prescribed after non-drug treatment options have not been fully successful at lowering cholesterol (e.g., diet change, increase in exercise, weight loss if overweight). Reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks.
Although I was not able to find details on memory loss with Crestar specifically, I was able to find something on Lipitor and memory loss. And as Lipitor and Crestor are members of the same group of statins, I thought this might be of interest to you.
If anyone has any experience with this - please join the discussion. This is a great way for you to help others and get involved in our community.
Hope this helps - look forward to hearing from you soon.
All the best, sue
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