Statin Drugs and Memory Loss

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Dr. Ogbru has written several journal articles. In 1997, he shared an award from the American Journal of Pain Management for Outstanding Contribution to the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Literature. Over the last 12 years Dr. Ogbru has held several roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including Director of Global Medical Information and Communication." /> Ome Ogbru, PharmD Active Health Library, Doctor, Pharmacist, and PharmD

#Statins and #memory loss. No need to panic. Just an FYI from the FDA. http://t.co/rV4DgEpP #health #drugs

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FDA adds diabetes, memory loss warnings to statins

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FDA adds diabetes, memory loss warnings to statins http://t.co/akAkEGnu via @ZeeNews// Let food be thy medicine... #nutrition

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FDA adds diabetes, memory loss warnings to statins | Reuters

reuters.com — “(Reuters) - U.S. health regulators will add warnings to the labels of widely used cholesterol lowering drugs, such as Lipitor, to indicate that they may raise levels of blood sugar and could cause memoryView full resource at reuters.com

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FDA adds diabetes, memory loss warnings to statins | Reuters

reuters.com — “(Reuters) - Health regulators are adding warnings to the labels of widely used cholesterol lowering drugs, such as Lipitor, to say they may raise levels of blood sugar and could cause memory loss.TheView full resource at reuters.com

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Do cholesterol drugs cause memory loss?

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Which drugs cause memory loss?

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Study: Statins cause memory loss, depression

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Study: Statins cause memory loss, depression

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FDA changes safety information on statin drugs - Harvard Health Publications

health.harvard.edu — “A new ruling from the FDA offers good news and some warnings for people who take a cholesterol-lowering statin. The good news—no more periodic blood tests for liver function. The warnings—taking a statin may increase the odds of developing type 2 diabetes or suffering reversible memory loss or problems thinking. The FDA warned that one statin, lovastatin, shouldn't be taken with some antibiotics, anti-fungal agents, or medications used to treat AIDS.View full resource at health.harvard.edu

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FDA: cholesterol-lowering statins to come with new safety warnings. http://t.co/VzvLwCdJ

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New Warnings on Cholesterol-Lowering Statins

webmd.com — “FDA: Popular cholesterol-lowering statin drugs must carry warnings that memory loss, mental confusion, high blood sugar, and type 2 diabetes are possible side effects.View full resource at webmd.com

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New Warnings on Cholesterol-Lowering Statins

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Multiple Sclerosis - MS and Cholesterol: Will Statin Medications Be Useful in Treating MS?

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MS and Cholesterol: Will Statin Medications Be Useful in Treating MS? http://ow.ly/19dc0L

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Watch over-the-counter drugs for memory loss side effects - Medications - Alzheimer's

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Are you aware of your meditations side effects? While side effects aren't always bad, some can mimic memory problems: http://t.co/96p123nr

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Diabetes warning to be introduced on statin labelling in the US

diabetes.co.uk — “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States has said they are to introduce new warnings on the labels of statins about their potential for increasing blood sugar levels and also causing some memory loss in patients. The health regulators have announced that the statins, including Lipitor from Pfizer, Crestor from AstraZeneca, and Zocor from Merck and Co, are to have changes to their safety information to warn patients about the possible dangers. The FDA argued that the new warninView full resource at diabetes.co.uk

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You Can Undo the Ill Effects of Statin Drugs - Heart Health Nutrition | Dr. Sinatra

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#Statin drugs can cause muscle pain, weakness, memory loss, and more--but you reverse all of those ill effects... http://t.co/3SBlr5Ib

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    Dr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99.

    Dr. Ogbru has written several journal articles. In 1997, he shared an award from the American Journal of Pain Management for Outstanding Contribution to the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Literature. Over the last 12 years Dr. Ogbru has held several roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including Director of Global Medical Information and Communication." />

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    Dr. Ome Ogbru is the founder of RxEconsult, which is a social network for healthcare consulting, healthcare jobs, healthcare professionals, healthcare small businesses, life scientists, health information, and more. Members have profiles with details about their services on RxEconsult. If you are in need of healthcare services or information, please visit RxEconsult. 

    Dr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99.

    Dr. Ogbru has written several journal articles. In 1997, he shared an award from the American Journal of Pain Management for Outstanding Contribution to the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Literature. Over the last 12 years Dr. Ogbru has held several roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including Director of Global Medical Information and Communication.

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