Stop Using These 20 Medications They Cause Memory Loss

Certain medications have been associated with memory loss or cognitive decline. Here are 20 categories and examples of such medications:

• 1-Benzodiazepines:
  • Diazepam (Valium)
  • Lorazepam (Ativan)
  • Alprazolam (Xanax)

• 2-Cholesterol-lowering drugs (Statins):
  • Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
  • Simvastatin (Zocor)
  • Rosuvastatin (Crestor)

• 3-Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs):
  • Phenytoin (Dilantin)
  • Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
  • Valproate (Depakote)

• 4-Antidepressants (Tricyclics and SSRIs):
  • Amitriptyline (Elavil)
  • Paroxetine (Paxil)
  • Sertraline (Zoloft)