Are Statins Protective or Harmful to Cognitive Function?
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2016
Description
In February 2012, the FDA issued safety label changes and monitoring requirements for statin therapy. A risk of cognitive impairment was noted, although evidence was largely based on observational data, including case reports. In 2014, the National Lipid Association's safety task force found that evidence does not support cognitive decline as a classwide effect for statins. Some evidence has shown that statins may actually have beneficial effects on cognition. This article discusses management of statin therapy in patients with cardiovascular risk who may experience cognitive decline or have cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer disease.
Citation Information
Mospan, Cortney M.. 2016. Are Statins Protective or Harmful to Cognitive Function?. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Vol.29(1). 11-12. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000475471.02134.37 PMID: 26704648 ISSN: 1547-1896