What medications can cause cognitive problems?

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Some medications could potentially have a negative impact on cognitive (thinking and knowing) function. These include, but are not limited to:

Ditropan (oxybutynin)
Detrol (tolterodine)
Neurontin (gabapentin)
Dilantin (phenytoin)
Valium (diazepam)
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Baclofen (lioresal)
Zanaflex (tizanadine)
Deltasone (prednisone)
Decadron (dexamethasone)

Always be sure to talk to your doctor and/or pharmacist about side effects of medication. Also, read the insert from the pharmacy that accompanies your prescription drugs.

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Patient Education

Patient eduction involves the management of your healthcare. Pharmacists play a valuable role in educating you on medications and the accurate dosages used to treat your condition. It is important to become aware of harmful drug interactions, possible side effects including allergies and if certain foods are to be avoided while on the medication.

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