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10 Drugs That May Cause Memory Loss in AARP Health, Are you having trouble remembering things? One of these meds may be the problem
by Dr. Armon B. Neel Jr., AARP, May 10, 2013

Excerpts:
"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.

Most people are familiar with at least some of the things that can impair memory, including alcohol and drug abuse, heavy cigarette smoking, head injuries, stroke, sleep deprivation, severe stress, vitamin B12 deficiency, and illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease and depression

But what many people don't realize is that many commonly prescribed drugs also can interfere with memory. Here are 10 of the top types of offenders"

1. Antianxiety drugs (Benzodiazepines)
2. Cholesterol-lowering drugs (Statins)
3. Antiseizure drugs
4. Antidepressant drugs (Tricyclic antidepressants)
5. Narcotic painkillers
6. Parkinson's drugs (Dopamine agonists)
7. Hypertension drugs (Beta-blockers)
8. Sleeping aids (Nonbenzodiazepine sedative-hypnotics)
9. Incontinence drugs (Anticholinergics)
10. Antihistamines (First-generation)

My comments, the article describes the use, examples, action of memory loss, and alternates that could be used. Maybe you don't have dementia.

Article at:
http://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-05-2013/drugs-that-may-cause-memory-loss.4.html