FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What medications can cause dementia symptoms?
Anticholinergic drugs are associated with one of the highest risks of causing severe dementia. Antidepressants, antipsychotic drugs, anti-seizure drugs, and anti-Parkinson’s drugs may also have negative effects on memory and cognition in the long run. Please talk to your doctor if you have concerns or questions about the side effects of these medications.
What drugs are linked to Alzheimer’s?
Studies have found that people who take certain antidepressants, antipsychotic drugs, antiparkinson drugs, antimuscarinics (anticholinergic drugs), and antiepileptic drugs may have a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
What medications can cause cognitive problems?
Antidepressants, anticonvulsants, psychoactive drugs, and antihistamines can cause confusion, delirium, dementia, and acute or chronic cognitive impairment.
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