Statins are used for cholesterol control. Anecdotal evidence suggests a link between statins and increased incidence of a reversible disorder similar to Alzheimer's. Anecdotal evidence suggests a link between statins and reduced incidence of Alzheimer's. Clinical trials have established no cognitive effects at all. Since 30% of the adult population takes some form of statin without problems, it wouldn't seem likehysteria is uncalled for.

If you take statins and you have memory problems, talk to your doctor, you might want to stop for a while.