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Memory loss & causes for people age 70 or older does multi tasking, taking sleeping meds , allergy meds contribute to memory loss.? am newly retired
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Yes: Common medicines used for sleep problems and most allergy medicines do cause memory problems, especially in older adults.
Answered 1/7/2013
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