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Suggest OTC Medications That Slow Down Memory Loss
Question: Are there medications that slow memory loss (over the counter).
Brief Answer:
Depends on the cause of memory loss.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query.
Memory loss at your age can be just age-related or may be Dementia. Multivitamins(especially B12) and anti-oxidants can be used as over the counter. For dementia, however, medicines like Donepezil or Memantine are used which should be used under the guidance of a Physician/Neurologist only.
Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Depends on the cause of memory loss.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query.
Memory loss at your age can be just age-related or may be Dementia. Multivitamins(especially B12) and anti-oxidants can be used as over the counter. For dementia, however, medicines like Donepezil or Memantine are used which should be used under the guidance of a Physician/Neurologist only.
Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.
Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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