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Could medication cause cognitive impairment?

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Yes: Many medications can cause cognitive impairment.Please see the two links below for lists and discussions.: www.Medscape.Com/viewarticle/408593_5 www.Drugs.Com/condition/mild-cognitive-impairment.Html drugs (by generic name) associated with mild cognitive impairment.

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Answered 12/24/2013

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