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What Causes Confusion And Memory Loss While On Crestor?

have recently started Crestor 5mg Qod. Had a stroke 16 mos. ago. NOticed my confusion and memory loss have become worse. Had tried crestor several years ago and had to discontinue due to muscle pain. Do I need to wean myself off the crestor slowly? YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 17 Jul 2017
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Welcome to Health care magic family .

@ This is in relation with side effects of crestor only .
@ Stop it immediately yourself , no need to taper slowly .

Hope this will help you .
Feel welcome for any further questions .

Thanks for using our website .
Regards dear .
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What Causes Confusion And Memory Loss While On Crestor?

Hello dear Welcome to Health care magic family . @ This is in relation with side effects of crestor only . @ Stop it immediately yourself , no need to taper slowly . Hope this will help you . Feel welcome for any further questions . Thanks for using our website . Regards dear .