Children up to 4 years worst target of antibiotics prescribed by private doctors

• A study shows that from May 2013 to April 2014 antibiotic prescription rates were highest for children aged 0–4 years.
• Around 519 million antibiotic prescriptions were dispensed in 2014, which translate into 412 prescriptions per 1,000 persons per year

Children between 0 to 4 years have been found to be the most targeted segment among patients for antibiotics prescribed by private doctors, a study has shown.
 
The study done by Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), a public private initiative in public health has revealed that from May 2013 to April 2014 antibiotic prescription rates were highest for children aged 0–4 years. Also, approximately one-fifth antibiotic prescriptions were dispensed for upper respiratory infections, which rarely require an antibiotic therapy, the study said.

The researchers used a 12-month period (May 2013 to April 2014) medical audit dataset from IQVIA (formerly IMS Health) an American Contract Research Organization and Pharmaceutical Service Consulting. The researchers also calculated and reported antibiotic prescription rate per 1,000 persons per year, by age groups, antibiotic class and disease conditions.

Presenting new evidence on outpatient antibiotic prescription rates and pattern in the private sector in India, the study said that around 519 million antibiotic prescriptions were dispensed in 2014, which translate into 412 prescriptions per 1,000 persons per year. The antibiotic prescription rates were found to be highest for children aged 0–4 years (636 prescriptions per 1,000 persons) and lowest in the age group 10–19 years (280 prescriptions per 1,000 persons).

“Our estimates suggest high proportion of antibiotic prescription for upper respiratory tract infections (acute upper respiratory infections (20.4%), cough (4.7%), acute nasopharyngitis (4.6%), and acute pharyngitis (3.9%)). Generally, these infections are viral in origin and are self-limiting in nature," said Sakthivel Selvaraj, director, Health Economics, Financing and Policy, PHFI.

The findings also stated that the prescriptions for unspecified acute lower respiratory infection were 12.8%; disorders of urinary system were 6.0%; 4.7% for cough; and 4.6% for acute nasopharyngitis.
“In the light of evidence based medicine and standard treatment guidelines, it may be argued that a significant proportion of these antibiotic prescriptions might be inappropriate in nature. Previous research on prescription practices also highlighted the problem of inappropriate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in India," Selvaraj said.

The findings highlighted that across all age groups, beta-lactam, cephalosporins had the highest prescription rates (38.3% of all antibiotic prescriptions) followed by beta-lactam, penicillins (22.8%) and quinolones (16.3%). “Cephalosporins were the most commonly prescribed antibiotic across all diagnoses with the exception of disorders of urinary system where quinolones were more commonly prescribed," said Selvaraj.

The researchers have argued that overall antibiotic prescription rates in India are still much lower than Europe. However, prescription rates for broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotics are much higher as compared to European nations, especially in children.

“Our findings highlight that primary care physicians in the private sector can play a key role in reducing antibiotic misuse and overuse. This baseline information can also be used as a benchmark for measuring the impact of current and future interventions directed towards reducing inappropriate antibiotic use," said Selvaraj.

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The Most Dangerous & Heavily Promoted Prescription Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives

Prescription drugs can have their place in the world, however, they are very much overused in today’s world. Nearly half of the US (48.7%) has used some form of prescription medication over the past 30 days. Over 10% of American has used 5 or more medication over the past month. Countless people are on prescription medication long-term or permanently. Hospitals spend 5.2 million to 6.5 million dollars on drugs per year. Drug expenditure keep on increasing. 

There is no question that drugs can save lives and in some cases are necessary to use temporarily or even long-term. However, the problem is that most medication is actually masking the symptoms, they are not looking at and fixing the root cause to improve or eliminate the health issue itself.
When you go to the doctor, the goal of your doctor is to come up with a diagnosis and to prescribe drugs to better the condition. No one is looking at underneath, why you have the condition in the first place. No one is looking at nutrition, lifestyle, or other alternative and natural ways to reduce symptoms and eliminate the root cause. 

The problem is not only that these medications don’t address the real problem and don’t offer real solutions, but they also come with serious side effects, are toxic, can lead to further health problems, and some even lead to addiction. Furthermore, teens don’t even have to go to the streets to seek illegal drugs, but many prefer what’s at home in their parents’ cabinet.
In many cases, one prescription leads to side effects and further health issues, that can lead to increased dose and more medication that, of course, can cause more issues leading to even more drugs. This leads to a never-ending cycle of sickness. While the big pharma, hospitals, doctors, and insurance companies are benefiting from you spending money on medication, your health is suffering.
The good news is that there are natural alternatives to prescription medication that can reduce or eliminate symptoms, address the root cause, strengthen your body, and help you regain your health.

The 7 Most Common Alternatives to Prescription Medication

Ritalin, Cylert, Dexedrine, and Adderall

They are prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 15% of American children are diagnosed with this condition while only 5% are dealing with it in reality. (4)

Side effects may include:

• Zombie-like behavior
  
• Drooling
• Depression
• Suicidal thoughts
• Stomach pain
• Hair loss
• Low appetite
• Anxiety
• Blood pressure issues
• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Sensitivity

Natural alternatives include:

• With children aged 5-10 years old, 1 OPC 165 (Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins) per day (contains Pine bark extract, 75 mg., grape seed extract, 75 mg., and quercetin, 15mg), 500 mg of Essential Fatty Acids. 20 mg of Zinc.
• For children aged 11-15 years old, 1 OPC 165 2x daily. 1000 mg of Essential Fatty Acids. 40 mg of Zinc.
• Over 15 years old: 1 OPC 165 2x daily. 1200 mg of Essential Fatty Acids. 50-75 mg of Zinc ).

Predisone or Cortisone

They are used for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, asthma, allergies, injuries, and other inflammatory conditions.Side effects include:

• High blood pressure
• Suppressed adrenal gland hormone production
• Infections
• Swollen face
• Thin skin
• Osteoporosis

Natural alternatives:

• Turmeric
  

Coumadin or Warfarin

They are prescribed for blood clots.
Side effects:

• Hemorrhage
• Black stool
• Swelling or pain at the injection site
• Bleeding
• Headaches
• Stomach pain
• Bruising
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Fever
• Joint pain
• Stomach problems

Natural alternatives:

• Vitamin C – 1,000 mg daily (coats red blood cell walls and prevent them from breaking and bleeding).
• Vitamin E – 400 IU daily (coats red blood cells and binds collagen in blood vessels to prevent bleeding and strokes).
• Turmeric, bromelain, and garlic are also great blood thinners and strengthen blood vessel walls

Lipitor, Lescol, Crestor, Zocor, and similar drugs

They are prescribed to lower cholesterol.

Side effects include:

• Muscle inflammation
  
• Rhabdomyolysis (muscle pain and weakness)

Natural alternatives:

• Oats
• Beans
• Seeds
• Avocadoes
• Spinach
• Green tea
• Niacin
• Artichoke leaf extract

Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lovan, and Luvox

They are prescribed for depression to alter serotonin levels to boost mood and alter behavior.
Side effects include :

• Worsened depression
• Suicidal thoughts
• Nausea
• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Low sex drive
• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth
• Anxiety
• Irritability

Natural alternatives:

• Turmeric
• St. John’s worth
• Saffron extract
• Vitamin B6

Beta Blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers

They are prescribed for hypertension.


Side effects include:

• Shortness of breath
  
• Palpitations
• Congestive heart failure
• Slower heart rate
• Low blood pressure
• Decreased appetite
• GERD
• Constipation
• Swelling in feet, ankles, and legs

Natural alternatives:

• Exercise
• Reduce sodium intake
• Reduce alcohol intake
• Plant-based whole foods diet

Aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and decongestants

They are OCT drugs for cold, flu, aches, pains, fever, and congestion.
Side effects include :

• Liver failure
• Stomach ulcers

Natural alternatives:

• Herbal tea
• Ginseng
• Vitamin D
• Elderberry syrup
• Honey
• Lemon
• Ginger
• Garlic

Remember that medication can be helpful and sometimes necessary, however, it always worth to give nature a try. Always talk to a doctor before starting any supplements or herb. Do not stop any medication without letting your doctor know. Follow their instructions as tapering off any drugs.
If you have an option, seek help from a functional medicine doctor, holistic health doctor, or naturopathic who can help you dig deeper to find a root cause of your health problem. They can help you with how to address the root cause and reduce or eliminate symptoms naturally. Holistic nutritionists and holistic-minded RDs can help with nutritional changes further. If making a lifestyle change seems like a difficult task alone, health coaches can help you guide you through the process. Don’t forget about alternative healing methods, including acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, and cranio-sacral therapy that can boost your health and support your healing as well.

Don’t forget about prevention either. Whole foods, plant-based nutrition, healing herb, spices, and super-foods, exercise, reducing stress, and using the help of alternative health practitioners can help you to prevent pain and disease, and live a healthy life full of vitality.

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Novel blood test can measure severity of pain

A first-of-its-kind blood test that can measure the severity of pain in patients may help curb unnecessary prescriptions of painkillers, which are often addictive. For the study, researchers tracked hundreds of participants to identify biomarkers in the blood that can help objectively determine how severe a patient’s pain is. The blood test would allow physicians far more accuracy in treating pain-as well as a better long-term look at the patient’s medical future.

“We have developed a prototype for a blood test  that can objectively tell doctors if the patient is in pain, and how severe that pain is,” said a professor.

“It’s very important to have an objective measure of pain, as pain is a subjective sensation. Until now we have had to rely on patients self-reporting or the clinical impression the doctor has,” he said.

“When we started this work it was a farfetched idea. But the idea was to find a way to treat and prescribe things more appropriately to people who are in pain,” he said.

Researchers looked at biomarkers found in the blood -- in this case molecules that reflect disease severity. Much like as glucose serves as a biomarker to diabetes, these biomarkers allow doctors to assess the severity of the pain the patient is experiencing, and provide treatment in an objective, quantifiable manner. With an opioid epidemic becoming an increasing concern, the Prof. said never has there been a more important time to administer drugs to patients responsibly.

“The opioid epidemic occurred because addictive medications were over-prescribed due to the fact that there was no objective measure whether someone was in pain, or how severe their pain was,” he said.

“Before, doctors weren’t being taught good alternatives. The thought was that this person says they are in pain, let’s prescribe it. Now people are seeing that this created a huge problem,” he said.
“We need alternatives to opioids, and we need to treat people in a precise fashion. This test we’ve developed allows for that,” he added.

In addition to providing an objective measure of pain, the blood test helps physicians match the biomarkers in the patient’s blood with potential treatment options. Researchers utilise a prescription database -- similar to fingerprint databases employed by the FBI -- to match the pain biomarkers with profiles of drugs and natural compounds cataloged in the database.

“The biomarker is like a fingerprint, and we match it against this database and see which compound would normalise the signature,”he  said. “We found some compounds that have been used for decades to treat other things pair the best with the biomarkers. We have been able to match biomarkers with existing medications, or natural compounds, which would reduce or eliminate the need to use the opioids,” he added. 

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7 Why You Suffer From Hot Flashes

Hot flashes can be incredibly annoying, leaving you with a pounding heart, flushed skin and sometimes, a sweat-stained shirt, causing a case of the chills. While it's true that they are usually associated with menopause and perimenopause (the period just before menopause), women (and men) can experience them. Yet, there are a number of reasons why you could be experiencing hot flashes. Below are the most common triggers, and what to do about them: 

 

1. Menopause

Menopause is the most common cause of hot flashes. Menopause occurs when your ovaries stop releasing eggs and the levels of estrogen and progesterone are lower. As a result, these hormone changes can affect your body's ability to regulate temperature.

Tip: If you feel like your symptoms are severe, your doctor might suggest hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This type of medication includes estrogen that helps manage hormone levels and relieve menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes and night sweats. However, be aware that there are risks to undergoing HRT. According to the American Cancer Society, studies have associated HRT with a higher risk of breast cancer. 

2. Breast cancer treatment
Hot flashes and night sweats may also be a side effect of breast cancer treatment. Radiation and chemotherapy can cause premature menopause in young women, and older women can go into menopause because of chemo. 
Tip: To help manage your symptoms limit your consumption of spicy foods and hot drinks and avoid hot showers, saunas, and triggers like stress and alcohol. A great remedy will be to take a cool shower before going to bed and lower the temperature in your bedroom. Sleep in cool sheets and comforters which are made with natural materials, such as cotton, linen, and silk. 

3. Prescription meds

Hot flashes could be a side effect of many common prescription drugs, primarily opioids, antidepressants, and some osteoporosis drugs. Some steroids are used to treat swelling which can also trigger hot flashes. Men who have had surgery to remove one or both of their testicles can also experience hot flashes. 
Tip: Keep an eye out for symptoms soon after taking a new course of medication. If that is the cause, let your health care provider know what's up so that they may switch you to a similar drug that doesn't leave you feeling hot. 

4. Excess weight

Body fat is metabolically active, which helps explain the links between obesity and some cancers. Because excess weight can mess with your metabolism, it can also promote hot flashes. While it may sound like a predictable remedy, diet and exercise can bring relief, especially if you are overweight or obese. 
Tip: In a 2010 study from the University of California, it was found, that obese women who ate healthily and exercised 200 minutes per week were twice as likely to report fewer hot flashes.

5. Food allergies or sensitivities

We all experience a hot flash when we eat very spicy food. But, if you have an unidentified food allergy or intolerance, something else in your diet could be the cause. Alcohol, caffeine, and additives like sulfites are common triggers. 
Tip: Pay attention to how your body reacts the next time you ingest any of them, and you may notice a correlation. If that doesn't help, speak to a doctor, or a registered dietitian and look into a structured elimination diet. 

6. Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are often used interchangeably. However, anxiety refers to the physical side of emotions like stress, fear, or worry. A racing heart and nervous fidgeting are two of the classic anxiety symptoms. Feeling anxious can also cause uncomfortable symptoms. 
Tip: Should anxiety be the cause of your hot flashes, remind yourself to breathe - a simple exercise can help calm anxiety. Exercise, meditation, and yoga are also effective anxiety busters.

7. A hot bedroom

Your body temperature naturally fluctuates throughout the night, so it is common for women and men to wake up in the middle of the night feeling hot or sweaty. 
Tip: Turning down your thermostat or sleeping with fewer blankets or clothes may be enough. You can also try cooling sheets and lightweight comforters to prevent night sweats.

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Common Prescription Drugs Linked to Increased Dementia Risk

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We wish it wasn’t the case but, unfortunately, memory loss is a hot topic. People have countless questions about brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. What really causes it? Will there ever be a cure? Are there any natural preventatives? How do my other medications that I’m taking affect my risk of such problems?
In fact, many prescriptions have actually been linked to memory loss! We hope to answer these questions and more below. So, if you or a loved one is worried about or currently living with this problem, please keep reading…

How Common Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Most people associate Alzheimer’s with memory loss, one of first and most common symptoms of the disease. On average, the progressive (and currently) irreversible brain disorder starts affecting people after 60 years of age.  However, there are many factors that contribute to an individual’s experience such as their genes, diet, lifestyle habits, and more.
According to Alzheimers.net, there are 44 million people who have Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, approximately 5,700,000 of whom are American. Health officials expect that number to rise to 16 million by 2050. And because it’s the sixth leading cause of death in America – the only one in the top 10 that cannot be cured, prevented, or slowed – it demands everyone’s attention.

10 Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

As outlined by the Alzheimer’s Association, they can include:

• Memory loss
• Inability to plan things or solve problems
• Difficulty completing simple tasks
• Getting confused about times, dates, and places
• Inability to understand spatial relationships and visuals
• New problems when it comes to speaking or writing
• Forgetting where you put stuff and being unable to retrace steps
• Increasingly poor judgement
• Growing less and less social
• Uncharacteristic changes in mood and personality

How About Dementia?

Not unlike Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, general dementia is also a progressive syndrome that impairs your cognitive function. That is, your ability to think, reason, remember, and behave properly (if at all). Many of the symptoms actually overlap with those of Alzheimer’s disease.
Growing by 10 million new cases per year, there are around 50 million people worldwide currently living with dementia… According to the World Health Organization, that’s a figure that we expect to hit 82,000,000 by 2030 and 152,000,000.
Although these numbers are alarming, there are numerous ways to decrease your risk of development Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia – naturally and otherwise. But the possibility of keeping the number of dementia cases to a minimum seems unlikely when so many people are on medications that can increase the likelihood of getting it…

Common Drugs Like Benadryl Linked to Increased Dementia Risk

In March 2015, researchers published a prospective cohort study called “Cumulative Use of Strong Anticholinergics and Incident Dementia.” The researchers conducted the long-term study which tracked 3,434 men and women who were aged 65 and up, and had no dementia when the study began.
The team accessed every participant’s history of drug use for the previous decade, including both over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Over a 7-year timeline, they followed up with all the participants every two years, during which 797 participants developed dementia (637 of whom developed Alzheimer’s disease).
As researchers looked back on what those 797 individuals took, anticholinergic drugs became the main suspect. The most common anticholinergics participants used were tricyclic antidepressants, first-generation antihistamines, and bladder antimuscarinics. Compared to those who didn’t take anticholinergic drugs, people who did for as little as three years were 54% more likely to develop dementia.

What Are Anticholinergics?

Usually, these types of drugs are prescribed to treat problems including urinary incontinence, Parkinson’s disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). Anticholinergic drugs’ main purpose is to block the actions and effects of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter which causes muscles to contract, activates pain responses and regulates endocrine and REM sleep functions.
It’s just a natural fact of life – as we age, our bodies’ ability to produce acetylcholine decreases. Since the brain actually contains many acetylcholine-producing cells, as a researcher highlights, “blocking its effects can deliver a double whammy to older people.”

If you want to keep your head clear and brain functioning as highly as possible, steering clear of anticholinergic drugs seems ideal. However, it is important to recognize that the long-term study revealed only a small portion of drugs was interfering with cognitive function. So, please discuss with your doctor if you’re thinking of getting off any prescribed medications.

Experiencing Memory Loss? It’s Not Necessarily Alzheimer’s

There are reversible dementias that, although worrisome, people can treat and even overcome. Some of these problems might surprise you:

1) Delirium

Although this condition seems similar to dementia, the mental changes that occur in delirium happen within days in comparison to months or years. Another key distinction between these two problems is that with dementia, you maintain consciousness; with delirium, you don’t.

2) Depression

People with depression have likely experienced moments of forgetfulness and disorientation. A simple way to tell the difference between depression and dementia is looking at the timeline… Depressed people become depressed first and experience memory-related symptoms later, whereas people with dementia become depressed as a result of their declining cognitive function.

3) Vitamin B12 Deficiency

This crucial deficiency can lead to pernicious anemia, a rare condition associated with confusion, slowness, apathy, and irritability. If you suspect this is the case, see your doctor as soon as possible to make sure your body can even absorb vitamin B12 properly.

4) Thyroid Disease

Individuals with hypothyroidism will likely exhibit dementia-like symptoms. One of the best things you can do is get a thyroid hormone blood test to determine the best possible treatment.

5) Alcoholism

People who are alcoholic can suffer bouts of confusion and amnesia which can mimic the same experiences as someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Although alcoholism can deteriorate the ability to remember and orientate oneself, abstinence and overcoming addiction can help reverse dementia.

Think You Have a Memory Problem? This Is What You Should Do

Not all memory problems or moments of forgetfulness mean you have dementia! That alone should let you have a sigh of relief. But, if you or someone you think thinks a seemingly small memory problem is getting worse, there are a few things you can try.
First, make an appointment with your doctor and talk about your experience(s) right away. No matter the hold-ups you might have with doctors, they are our best source and can help point us in the right direction.
Second, get some blood tests done to make sure your dementia-like symptoms aren’t being caused by hormone imbalances or nutritional deficiencies such as vitamin B 12. There might even be some prescription medications that could be causing your cognitive lapses. In that case, simply ask your doctor for more details about the medications you’re taking.
Third, examine your diet and lifestyle habits. This could look like cutting out sugar, eating healthy fats, and getting a bit more daily physical activity. It may be hard to make such habitual changes.
Forth, try incorporating natural supplements into your daily diet. These can include science backed herbal remedies  such as ashwagandha, turmeric, gingko biloba, and/or coconut oil !

Common medications are linked to memory loss! 

The human brain is arguably the most complicated and least understood organ in the human body. It controls everything we do, think, and feel. The size of our human brains is why we have evolved far past any other animal on the planet. We are one of the only mammals on the planet who can remember things from our past, think into the future beyond just where our next meal will come from, and constantly learn new things and discover more about the world around us.
That is what makes dementia so scary. Our memories and ability to learn are what sets apart from all other species on earth. Without it, we can’t function. Dementia takes vibrant, intelligent people and reduces them to a cognitive function of less than most babies.

This is why we need to protect our memory and our brain before we lose it. Unfortunately, in an effort to treat other (mostly man-made) conditions, we have created drugs that solve one problem while slowly stripping us of our memories. It is important to know what these drugs are and how they affect your brain so that you can talk to your doctor about your options and find a solution that doesn’t come with a side of memory loss.

9 Drugs that Cause Memory Loss

1. Antibiotics

Scientists are discovering more and more every day about the importance of the brain-gut connection. .Many hormones and chemicals that affect our brain, such as serotonin, are found primarily in the gut and GI tract. Because of this, antibiotics, which kill off the good bacteria in our intestinal tract along with the bad, have a direct impact on brain function.
Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter in the brain relevant to depression, migraines, and other neurological illnesses.  New research shows that many common antibiotics, especially quinolones, cause extreme confusion, mental delusion, impaired cognitive function and psychiatric disturbance.

Quinolones, especially Fluoroquinolone, have come under the most fire for their effects on the brain. Others include Amoxicillin, Cephalexin (Keflex), and Levofloxacin (Levaquin).

2. Antihistamines

Antihistamines and anticholinergics are found in common over the counter and prescription drugs for allergies, colds, dizziness, and even sleep. They alter brain function by inhibiting acetylcholine, the main neurotransmitter for learning and memory. Decreased acetylcholine is known to cause dementia, memory loss, hallucinations, blurred vision, confusion, and delirium.
These drugs include Benadryl, Vistaryl, Tavist, Clarinex, Oxytrol for Women, and many others.

3. Sleeping Pills

Sleep aids cause memory loss because they dampen brain activity in key parts of the brain, including those responsible for learning and memory. (1) The most prominent of these are the benzodiazepines.
These drugs include Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Librium, Lunesta, Sonata, and Ambien.

4. Statins

Statins are mainly used to help lower cholesterol for those with high levels. The problem is they also lower brain cholesterol levels, which in turn affects its ability to function properly. Memory loss caused by statins is well-known and gives even more incentive to take initiative and lower cholesterol naturally.
Examples of statins include Lipitor, Lescol, Mevacor, Prevachol, Crestor, and Zocor.

If you’re looking for some extra help with your cholesterol levels, why not try Broccoli extract powder? Broccoli Extract is a yellowish powder that is cultivated from the essence of broccoli flowers and stems. Supplementation of broccoli extract is intended to promote overall good cholesterol levels.

5. Antipsychotics

Antipsychotics repress dopamine receptors in the brain, which are responsible for transmitting signals in the brain.(18) These drugs meant to help those who suffer from paranoia, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder also cause the brain to shrink. This affects brain function as a whole, especially learning and memory, which can lead to dementia, early Alzheimer’s, and other brain-related disorders.
Drugs that fall under this category include Haldol and Mellaril.

6. Antihypertensives

Used to treat hypertension, these beta-blockers interfere with messages in your brain using epinephrine and norepinephrine which affect memory loss, especially your verbal memory.
Antihypertensives are drugs that end in -olol. Common names for these drugs are Tenormin, Coreg, Lopressor, Toprol, Inderal, Betaspace, and Timoptic.

7. Antidepressants and Anti-anxiety

Antidepressants, such as Elavil, Anafranil, Norpramin, and Pamelor, block the action of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, which impairs your memory.
Antianxiety drugs, including Xanax, Librium, Klonopin, Valium, and Restoril, dampen activity in the brain related to short and long-term memory.

8. Narcotic Painkillers and Anticonvulsants

Both of these drugs decrease the flow of brain signals to the central nervous system and the emotional reaction to pain. This “slow down” of the brain inhibits its function, including learning and memory.
These drugs include Fentanyl, hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone, Diamox, Tegretol, Potiga, and Neurontin.

9. Parkinson’s Drugs

These drugs act differently than many of the ones previously mentioned. Parkinson’s drugs activate signaling pathways for dopamine. These pathways function largely for learning and memory, so memory loss which can lead to Alzheimer’s and dementia is a risk.
Parkinson’s drugs include Apokyn, Mirapex, and Requip.

Quick Recap: Medications Linked to Memory Loss

1. Amoxicillin
2. Cephalexin (Keflex)
3. Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
4. Benadryl
5. Vistaryl
6. Tavist
7. Clarinex
8. Oxytrol for Women
9. Xanax
10. Valium
11. Ativan
12. Librium
13. Lunesta
14. Sonata
15. Ambien
16. Lipitor
17. Lescol
18. Mevacor
19. Prevachol
20. Crestor
21. Zocor
22. Haldol
23. Mellaril
24. Tenormin
25. Coreg
26. Lopressor
27. Topro
28. Inderal
29. Betaspace
30. Timoptic
31. Elavil
32. Librium
33. Klonopin
34. Valium
35. Restoril
36. Fentanyl
37. Hydrocodone
38. Morphine
39. Oxycodone
40. Diamox
41. Tegretol
42. Potiga
43. Neurontin
44. Apokyn
45. Mirapex
46. Requip

Next Steps

The drugs listed above are just a few of the hundreds that fall into these categories. It is important that you know what you are taking and what the potential side effects are. If you are taking one of the over-the-counter options above and it is for occasional use, try to find an alternative. However, if you are currently a drug that is for a chronic illness and prescribed by a doctor, do not go off of the drug. Please talk to your doctor first about your concerns so that you can find an alternative solution.

ps- see my next post for natural remedies for these problems.

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