Re: Note for Zee





Jason wrote:
> Zee,
>
> I read your interesting posts related to memory problems related to
> statins. I agree with you that statins do cause memory problems in some
> people. I am part of that group. My memory problems started getting better
> about two weeks after I stopped taking statins.
>
> I just wanted you to know that there are other causes of memory problems.
> My father died (lung cancer) about twenty years ago. During the last year
> of his life, he had serious memory problems. He never took statins.
>
> I have a neighbor that was involved in a major car accident. He has
> serious memory problems. He can't even pass his driver's test so his wife
> is the only one in his family that can drive the car. He has never taken
> statin pills.
>
> There may be other causes that I do not know about.
>
> Thanks for your efforts in telling people about the side effects of
> statins. Keep up the great work.
> Jason
>
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The context here is cardiovascular disease, drugs relevant to
cardiovascular disease, and their side effects.

Statins have potential to cause memory loss, aphasia, transient globabl
amnesia and other life-altering cognitive adverse effects.

Only of course in those who use them.

http://www.spacedoc.net


Zee

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