Statins are an effective treatment for lowering high cholesterol and improving heart health, but they still do have risks.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have updated its information of statins to include memory loss, forgetfulness, and confusion as possible risks or side effects.
In a 2003 study, which was published in Reviews of Therapeutics, 60 statin users reported memory problems. Of these, 36 received simvastatin, 23 atorvastatin, and 1 pravastatin.
