Can a Drug That Helps Hearts Be Harmful to the Brain?

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Can a Drug That Helps Hearts Be Harmful to the Brain?

Postby adec » Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:50 pm

The Wall Street Journal
HEALTH JOURNAL
By MELINDA BECK
Can a Drug That Helps Hearts
Be Harmful to the Brain?
February 12, 2008; Page D1

Cognitive side effects like memory loss and fuzzy thinking aren't listed on the patient information sheet for Lipitor, the popular cholesterol-lowering drug. But some doctors are voicing concerns that in a small portion of patients, statins like Lipitor may be helping hearts but hurting minds.

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*http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120277403869360595.html.html?mod=home_health_right

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