Short-term memory loss associated with rosuvastatin

Pharmacotherapy. 2006 Aug;26(8):1190-2. doi: 10.1592/phco.26.8.1190.

Abstract

Memory loss and cognitive impairment have been reported in the literature in association with several 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins), but we found no published case reports associated with rosuvastatin. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of rosuvastatin-related short-term memory loss. A 53-year-old Caucasian man with hypercholesterolemia experienced memory loss after being treated with rosuvastatin 10 mg/day. He had no other concomitant conditions or drug therapies. After discontinuation of rosuvastatin, the neuropsychiatric adverse reaction resolved gradually, suggesting a probable drug association. During the following year, the patient remained free from neuropsychiatric disturbances. Clinicians should be aware of possible adverse cognitive reactions during statin therapy, including rosuvastatin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Fluorobenzenes / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Memory Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Memory, Short-Term / drug effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pyrimidines / adverse effects*
  • Rosuvastatin Calcium
  • Sulfonamides / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Fluorobenzenes
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • Pyrimidines
  • Sulfonamides
  • Rosuvastatin Calcium