FDA Warns Statin Users of Memory Loss and Diabetes Risks

Apparently, some cholesterol-reducing statin drugs have increased risks of Type 2 diabetes and memory loss for patients who take the medication.  Some of these drugs include Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor, and Vytorin.  There is a possibility that they may increase users' risk of brain-related effects like memory loss and confusion.  On a good note, they have not been relatively serious and the symptoms go away once the drug is stopped.

This article caught my eye because some of the medications that I just mentioned above are very popular and now they're causing side-effects like memory loss and confusion.  Another thing is that the drugs may cause a small increase in blood sugar levels and Type 2 diabetes.  This can further the risk of heart disease.  It doesn't have to do anything with me but it's good to know for the future.

Park, A. (2012, February 29). Time healthland. Retrieved from http://healthland.time.com/2012/02/29/fda-warns-statin-users-of-memory-loss-and-diabetes-risks/?iid=hl-main-lede