medications that cause memory problems
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- Certain drugs could be the leading cause of memory loss. 1. Anti-depressants: According to Harvard Health Publications, some anti-depressants, as well as tranquilizers can cause memory loss. Paxil is one to avoid.
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Diazepam While benzodiazepine drugs such as diazepam can cause anterograde amnesia, they do not cause retrograde amnesia; information learned before using benzodiazepines is not impaired. Tolerance to the cognitive-impairing effects of benzodiazepines does not tend to develop with long-term use, and the elderly are more sensitive to them.
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Dementia 'linked' to common over-the-counter drugs A study has linked commonly used medicines, including over-the-counter treatments for conditions such as insomnia and hay-fever, to dementia. All of the types of medication in question are drugs that have an anticholinergic effect.Experts say people should not panic or stop taking their medicines. study has linked commonly used medicines, including over-the-counter treatments for conditions such as insomnia and hay-fever, to dementia. All of the types of medication in question are drugs that have an anticholinergic effect. Experts say people should not panic or stop taking their medicines.
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- Other causes of amnesia include: 1  Thyroid problems – those with lower activities of the thyroid gland are at risk of memory loss.  Sedatives and some medications used against Parkinson’s disease may cause memory loss over time.
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Does Prednisone cause memory/brain damage? I've seen videos that say that prednisone and glucocorticoids like symbicort can cause brain damage, neuron death in the hippocampus. I was taking prednisone as high as 50mg/day recently and usually take it at 10mg day.
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- 1 Other medical conditions can also adversely affect memory. 2  These include: vascular problems (including high blood pressure), type II (adult onset) diabetes, thyroid disorders, stress -- and many others! Even mild depression can reduce our ability to process and remember new information. 2  Other medical conditions can also adversely affect memory. 3  These include: vascular problems (including high blood pressure), type II (adult onset) diabetes, thyroid disorders, stress -- and many others!
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Treatments For Dementia 1 Cholinesterase inhibitors decrease disorientation, confusion, and memory problems, but can present unpleasant side effects like dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.  Glutamate inhibitors: Namenda (memantine) prevents the harmful overproduction of glutamate that accompanies dementia.
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Coping With Memory Loss 1 Examples of medications that can interfere with memory include over-the-counter and prescription sleeping pills, over-the-counter antihistamines, anti-anxiety medications, antidepressants, some medications used to treat schizophrenia, and pain medicines used after surgery. Usually treating the depression will improve mood and the memory problems may then also improve, Mani says. 2  Head injury. 3  A blow to the head can cause a loss of consciousness and memory loss.  4 Memory loss from head trauma typically stays the same or gradually gets better, but not worse, Mani says.
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Antipsychotic Drugs for People with Dementia People with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can become restless, aggressive, or disruptive. They may believe things that are not true. They may see or hear things that are not there. These symptoms can cause even more distress than the loss of memory. Risperidone (Risperdal and generic).
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Memory Loss Can Be Caused By Over-The-Counter Drugs Drugs with Anti-cholinergic Properties. Some of these are available without prescription and may be found alone or combined with other drugs, especially in over-the-counter cold and headache remedies. Don't just rely on the product's name. Check all ingredients. Bring this information to your doctor.
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4 Drugs Linked to Urinary Incontinence 1. High Blood Pressure Drugs and Incontinence. Also called alpha-adrenergic antagonists or alpha blockers, these high blood pressure drugs -- including Cardura, Minipress, and Hytrin -- work by dilating blood vessels to reduce blood pressure. In fact, they are often prescribed to men to help with urination problems.
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- 1 An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) slows the processing of nutrients to create energy for cells (metabolism). Hypothyroidism can result in forgetfulness and other thinking problems.  Tumors. A tumor in the brain may cause memory problems or other dementia-like symptoms.
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Phenylephrine Injection If you have taken certain drugs used for low mood (depression) like isocarboxazid, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine or drugs used for Parkinson's disease like selegiline or rasagiline in the last 14 days. Taking this medicine within 14 days of those drugs can cause very bad high blood pressure.
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10 Drugs That May Cause Memory Loss How they can cause memory loss: These medications (prescription and over-the-counter) inhibit the action of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that mediates a wide range of functions in the body. In the brain, they inhibit activity in the memory and learning centers, which can lead to memory loss.
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Insomnia: Is it Old Age? Or a Side Effect of Medication Cholinesterase inhibitors – commonly prescribed for dementia patients to help with memory loss and personality changes, one of the main side effects of sleep disturbance. Along with causing insomnia, , these can also cause changes in heart rhythm, intestinal issues, and muscle spasms which make it hard to sleep.
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Dementia 1 Misuse of prescription drugs over time, whether intentional or accidental, can cause dementia. 2  The most common culprits are sleeping pills and tranquilizers. 3  Other drugs that cause dry mouth, constipation, and sedation (anticholinergic side effects) may cause dementia or dementia symptoms.
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- 1 doctor agreed: Yes: Remeron (mirtazapine) has been reported to cause confusion in about 2% of those taking it. Dementia is also a reported side effect, which would likely be associated with memory loss. Elderly patients are often more susceptible to such side effects.
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amlodipine/atorvastatin - oral, Caduet Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. A very small number of people taking rosuvastatin may have mild memory problems or confusion. If these rare effects occur, talk to your doctor. Rarely, statins may cause or worsen diabetes.
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- Many prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause confusion or make you less alert. A few examples are: 1  Antidepressants. 2  Antihistamines. 3  Narcotic pain medicines.  Sedatives and tranquilizers.
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Confusion, Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness Overuse of medicines may be the single biggest cause of memory loss or confusion in older adults. Alcohol and medicine interactions. This is a problem, especially for older adults, who may take many medicines at the same time. Misusing or abusing a medicine or alcohol.
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think tank One of these meds may be the problem. For a long time doctors dismissed forgetfulness and mental confusion as a normal part of aging. But scientists now know that memory loss as you get older is by no means inevitable. Indeed, the brain can grow new brain cells and reshape their connections throughout life.ow they can cause memory loss: Anticonvulsants are believed to limit seizures by dampening the flow of signals within the central nervous system (CNS). All drugs that depress signaling in the CNS can cause memory loss.
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Some statins may impair memory New research suggests some statin drugs may cause memory impairment. A team led by scientists at the University of Bristol in the UK tested two commonly prescribed statins in rats and found one, but not the other, reduced performance of working and recognition memory.or their study, the researchers tested two commonly prescribed statins, pravastatin (Pravachol) and atorvostatin (Lipitor) in rats. The results showed pravastatin, but not atorvostatin, impaired the animals' ability to perform simple learning and memory tasks.
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Common anticholinergic drugs like Benadryl linked to increased dementia risk It’s not surprising that problems with short-term memory, reasoning, and confusion lead the list of anticholinergic side effects, which also include drowsiness, dry mouth, urine retention, and constipation. The University of Washington study is the first to include nonprescription drugs.hen the researchers examined the use of anticholinergic drugs, they found that people who used these drugs were more likely to have developed dementia as those who didn’t use them. Moreover, dementia risk increased along with the cumulative dose.
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20 Kinds of Drugs That Cause Memory Loss What you’ll learn about medications and memory loss in this article: The 3 worst kinds of prescription drugs for your memory; A list of medications known to have memory loss as a side effect; 12 popular over-the-counter remedies that cause memory loss; An expert-recommended plan to minimize medication-induced memory loss