Drugs That May Cause Memory Loss

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)

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