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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Drugs For Memory Loss

Australia sees jump in claims of Lipitor-related memory loss

October 02, 2008
Reports of memory loss from people taking the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor have jumped in Australia, with 32 of the 52 total reported cases in that country filed in the last 18 months. Though amnesia is listed as a rare side effect of the medicine, health officials in Australia believe the spike in reports may be more about publicity surrounding a recent book about Lipitor than any increased risk of memory loss from taking the drug. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Five Early Symptoms You Should Recognize to Prevent Further Memory Loss
By Dharma S Khalsa, MD , Health Expert

...what to watch for — so you can prevent further memory loss and mental decline. It is currently... Read more »

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Instead of Dementia, Memory Loss May Be Caused by a Forgotten Traumatic Brain Injury
By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

...a blow to the head may be the culprit for unexplained memory loss.   Symptoms from the... Read more »

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Diseases That Can Be Misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's
By Jacqueline Marcell , Health Expert

...of spinal fluid. Symptoms: difficulty in walking, memory loss, and incontinence.   4. Picks... Read more »

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Aging Memory Loss – How to use Brain Aerobics to Build a Better Memory
By Dharma S Khalsa, MD , Health Expert

Aging and memory loss - two things most of us think go hand-in-hand. But science tells us they do... Read more »

Health Guide

Memory loss
Forgetfulness; Amnesia; Impaired memory; Loss of memory Read more »
Memory loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Memory loss (amnesia) is unusual forgetfulness that can be caused by brain damage due to disease or injury, or it can be caused by severe emotional trauma. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Memory loss
... Call your health care provider if Call your health care provider if there is any unexplained memory loss. What to expect at your health care provider's office The doctor will... Read more »
Alzheimer's Myths Dispelled
Myth 1: Memory loss is a natural part of aging. In the past people believed memory loss was a normal part of aging, often regarding even Alzheimer’s as natural age-related decline. Experts now... Read more »
How to Use This Site
...one's condition; and sharing and learning with patients and others concerned about Alzheimer's and memory loss. Find The Find section is designed to help you answer questions, get information,... Read more »

Medications

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...unlikely, this drug can infrequently cause temporary memory loss. To avoid this effect, do not... Read more »

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...unlikely, this drug can infrequently cause temporary memory loss. To avoid this effect, do not... Read more »

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...uncontrolled movements (tremor) restlessness memory loss sweating mental/mood changes... Read more »

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...hallucinations, aggressive behavior, anxiety) memory loss unsteadiness Tell your doctor... Read more »

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...these unlikely but serious side effects occur: memory loss shaking difficult/slurred... Read more »

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