Hey masstodont, I'm also on this medication and it works very well for me. I take it for a little more than 4 months and I'm feeling great! My cholesterol levels dropped from 230 to 140 in less than 4 months and 3 days ago when I went for another test it showed 120. Doctor prescribed me 10 mg and side effects are not a problem for me at all. I don't have any memory loss so far, the only thing I had it is muscle spasms and pains. They disturbed me for a while but later they disappeared for no reason (no other medication where taken) and now I'm feeling great. Once my muscle spasms and pains disappeared, I haven't noticed any other side effects. Since it helped with my cholesterol and side effects are no worry I can recommend to take it further, however, I'm not a doctor and I cannot tell you what it is better for you. I guess it is going to be the best to talk to your doctor who prescribed it to you. Write back if you have any updates because I'm interested in what you're going to do. At least, does this drug help with your cholesterol? Wish you good luck!