Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Guide for Families
Andrew E. Budson andMaureen K. O'Connor
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2021
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9780190099909
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Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Guide for Families
Andrew E. Budson andMaureen K. O'Connor
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Many medications may cause memory impairment, drowsiness, and confusion. Make sure that you know and keep track of all the medications your loved one is taking, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, herbs, and supplements. Review these medications with their doctor. When possible, stop or lower the dose of medications that are causing problems. There are a variety of medications that can produce impairments in thinking and memory, including anticholinergic medications; antidepressants; antihistamines; antipsychotics; anxiety medications (benzodiazepines); dizziness and vertigo medications; incontinence medications (antispasmodics); migraine medications; muscle relaxants; narcotics (opioids); nausea, stomach, and bowel medications; seizure medications (anticonvulsants); sleeping medications; tremor medications; and herbal remedies. Consider anesthesia and cancer treatments carefully. Lastly, note that cholesterol-lowering medications do not cause memory problems.
Keywords: anticholinergic, antihistamine, antipsychotics, benzodiazepine, narcotics, opioids, anticonvulsants, sleeping medications, herbal remedy, anesthesia
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Neurology Public Health and Epidemiology
Collection: Oxford Medicine Online
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