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Should Pravastatin Be Stopped In Case Of Memory Loss?
I am 69 years old and have taken pravitatin for sometime now, recently I read it can cause memory problems
recently i have been plagued with this problem, I am concerned about this because my father passed away from altizmers, should I stop taking this medication?
recently i have been plagued with this problem, I am concerned about this because my father passed away from altizmers, should I stop taking this medication?
Sat, 14 Jul 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes,there are some statins that can cause memory loss.
These side effects reverse once you stop taking the medication.
There is limited evidence to prove a cause-effect so I dont think you should stop the medication.
In case you feel this symptom you should consult your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Yes,there are some statins that can cause memory loss.
These side effects reverse once you stop taking the medication.
There is limited evidence to prove a cause-effect so I dont think you should stop the medication.
In case you feel this symptom you should consult your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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