Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Seniors

demosincebirth

(12,740 posts) Sun Aug 14, 2016, 12:08 PM Aug 2016

Anyone here or that you know taking Lipitor for cholesterol? If so, did anyone you know develop [View all]

memory problems? I've been reading some of the side effects of the drug, in some, may cause memory or dementia problems.
I would like to know where I can find a reputable source that I can get some factual information.

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Anyone here or that you know taking Lipitor for cholesterol? If so, did anyone you know develop [View all] demosincebirth Aug 2016 OP

I take Atorvastatin (generic) CurtEastPoint Aug 2016 #1

Thanks. I'm taking it too, elleng Aug 2016 #2

I take atoravastin also. But how can one accurately show use of No Vested Interest Aug 2016 #4

Good point! CurtEastPoint Aug 2016 #5

Sorry, and no offense to you, but (IMHO) it's another bullshit "click on this"..."study". trof Oct 2016 #7

I've read there is a correlation, but no causation had Been shown. There was quite some publicity uppityperson Aug 2016 #3

thank you all for your information demosincebirth Aug 2016 #6

I can't take statins because of muscle and joint pain. It's excrutiating - hip, knees, elbows. Zen Democrat Nov 2016 #8

I stopped taking statins for about two years lillypaddle Nov 2016 #10

I don't take Lipitor lillypaddle Nov 2016 #9