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Can Lioitor cause memory loss

doreen doran
05/09/08

I've just been prescribed Lipitor 20mg as my Chlosterol levels 7.3 Triglycerides 2.1. My total HDL ratio is 5.4, but I have a blood pressure of 125 over 75 - which apparently decreases my risk of heart attack. But as I am 63 yers old and my cholesterol levels have been going up and up over the past few years the GP thought it wise that I was put on medication - my concern is that I have had reports from a couple of friends that Lipitor has caused them memory loss when they have taken it and they reverted to Zocor - have you had any other reports of this?

 

Many thanks Doreen Doran

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yoly
Sunday, May 10, 2009

my mom was diagnosed with mild dementia 3 years ago.  She has a short term memory problem. Her long term memory is is okey. She is on simvastatin( lipitor) for a long time now.  Help... I too needs an answer...

yoly
Sunday, May 10, 2009

my mom was diagnosed with mild dementia 3 years ago.  She has a short term memory problem. Her long term memory is is okey. She is on simvastatin( lipitor) for a long time now.  Help... I too needs an answer...

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