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Published 26 February 2009
Cite this as: BMJ Case Reports 2009 [doi:10.1136/bcr.06.2008.0033]
Copyright © 2009 by the BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.

Unexpected outcome (positive or negative) including adverse drug reactions

Transient global amnesia associated with statin intake

David Healy1, Roger Morgan2, Srinivasan Chinnaswamy2

1 Cardiff University, Psychological Medicine, Hergest Unit, Bangor, LL57 2PW, U K
2 North West Wales NHS Trust, Mental Health, Bangor, LL57 2PW, UK

Correspondence to:
Healy_Hergest{at}compuserve.com

SUMMARY

A 57-year-old man treated with statins developed a range of amnestic features that led to concerns he might be suicidal; however, he did not appear to have depression. His problems began after starting rosuvastatin and cleared on discontinuation.


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