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What medications are there for memory loss that is not caused by alzheimer's?
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A snapshot: Strokes can cause dementia, so you might need an antiplatelet drug for prevention, but could try galantamine (galantamine hydrobromide) or donepezil to help memory here. If thyroid is low, supplement, if b-12 is low take injections of b-12. If frontotemporal dementia, may respond to ssri antidepressants.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Brain Power: For patients with memory disorders we use cholinesterase inhibitors like rivastigmine or donepezil. In advanced cases of alzheimer's disease memantine has proven benefit. Some advocate the use of omega 3, or Alpha lipoid acid with controversial data supporting its use. New data suggests that being physically fit during middle age reduces risk of memory disorders (dementia) at age70.
Answered 5/9/2016
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