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What Causes Memory Loss While On Simvastatin?
I am 67 old active male...recently told that I need to have both knees and both shoulders replaced. I have had meniscus surgeries and two rotator cuff surgeries. I have been on 40 mg symvastatin for the past 10-15 years. I have had some memory loss...more than I would like. Could this be b/c of the statin drug? Gary Lang
Mon, 7 Jan 2019
Hello,
It is not related to simvastatin. We have to rule out possible other causes like Alzheimer’s. If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is not related to simvastatin. We have to rule out possible other causes like Alzheimer’s. If symptoms persist better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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