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Are Your Medications Killing Your Brain? Top 25 Worst Offenders
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There are plenty of drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter, which are notorious for having memory loss as a possible side effect. Perhaps the worst of these are:
- Benzodiazepines – Such as Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Dalmane
- Epilepsy Drugs – Such as Phenytoin or Dilantin
- Painkillers – Including codeine, morphine, heroin, and oxycodone
- Parkinson’s – Such as scopolamine, glycopyrrolate, and atropine
- Sleeping Pills – Including popular drugs such as Sonata, Lunesta, and Ambien
- Anti-hypertensive
- Beta-blockers (especially those used for glaucoma)
- Antipsychotics – Including Mellaril and Haldol
- Barbiturates – Such as phenobarbital, Nembutal, Seconal, and Amytal
- Antibiotics (quinolones)
- Antidepressants (tricyclic)
- Incontinence- Such as oxybutynin
- Lithium
- Methyldopa
- Quinidine
- Interferons
- Chemotherapy drugs
- Insulin
- Steroids
- Antihistamines
- Naproxen (Aleve)
- Zantac (for acid reflux)
- Advil PM (painkiller and sleeping aid)
- Unisom (insomnia)
- Benadryl (allergies or allergic reactions)
- Tylenol PM (painkiller and sleeping aid)
- Claritin (for allergies)
- Tagamet (antacid and reflux)
- Dramamine (motion sickness)
- Sominex (insomnia)
- Excedrin PM (painkiller and sleeping aid)
- Nytol (insomnia)
- Pepcid AC (acid reflux and antacid)
One large study found that seniors who take over-the-counter medications, such as naproxen or Benadryl, are at a much higher risk of developing dementia and/or Alzheimer’s than those who do not take these types of medications.
Long term use or large amounts were not required to increase the risks or to begin to cause side effects of memory loss. Some people experienced memory loss after a mere 60 days of use. This is very bad news for people who rely on Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for control of their allergy symptoms, insomnia, or cold symptoms.
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Marge Mullen
Nov 27, 2015 at 1:07 pm
Do you really think talking to your doctor who prescribes this crap will give you a ” natural alternative when they are in the back pocket of big Pharma????
Kitsy Hahn
Nov 27, 2015 at 7:08 pm
No more than “Ask your doctor if BullBleep is right for you.” (Those TV ads should be outlawed.) Am thinking 99% of regular medical doctors have no idea what “natural alternative” even means.