Reversible Dysphasia and Statins

Authors

Gordon R. Davies, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

55632

Publication Details

Davies, G. R. (2012). Reversible Dysphasia and Statins. Journal of Korean Medical Science, 27 (4), 458-459.

Abstract

This paper presents a case of reversible dysphasia occurring in a patient prescribed atorvastatin in combination with indapamide. A milder dysphasia recurred with the prescription of rosuvastatin and was documented on clinical examination. This resolved following cessation of rosuvastatin. The case highlights both a need for a wider understanding of potential drug interactions through the CYP 450 system and for an increased awareness, questioning and reporting of drug side-effects.