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Difficulty concentrating. which common meds can cause that?

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Med side effects: Any medication that sedates or causes dry mouth or constipation (anticholinergic meds) can cause memory problems. This includes pain meds, antihistamines, decongestants, drugs of abuse like alcohol, cocaine, marijuana.

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Answered 5/7/2016

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