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2. Drug-induced amnesia - Wikipedia

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   Both substance use and alcohol can cause both long-term and short-term memory loss, resulting in blackouts. The most commonly used group of prescription drugs which can produce amnesia are benzodiazepines, especially if combined with alcohol, however, in limited quantities, triazolam (Halcion) is not associated with amnesia or memory impairment ...

3. Blackout (drug-related amnesia) - Wikipedia

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   Later blackout-specific studies have indicated that alcohol specifically impairs the brain's ability to take short-term memories and experiences and transfer them to long-term memory. [ 5 ] It is a common misconception that blackouts generally occur only in alcoholics; research suggests that individuals who engage in binge drinking , such as ...

4. Steroid dementia syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Dementia-like symptoms have been found in some individuals who have been exposed to glucocorticoid medication, often dispensed in the form of asthma, arthritis, and anti-inflammatory steroid. [2] The term "steroid dementia" was coined by Varney et al. (1984) in reference to the effects of long-term glucocorticoid use in 1,500 patients. [3]

5. Memory lapses: What’s normal, what’s not - AOL

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   Occasional memory loss can happen to anyone, no matter how old you are. ... Certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs can cause sleepiness or confusion. Antidepressants are common culprits ...

6. Amnesia - Wikipedia

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   Amnesia is a deficit in memory caused by brain damage or brain diseases, [1] but it can also be temporarily caused by the use of various sedative and hypnotic drugs. The memory can be either wholly or partially lost due to the extent of damage that is caused.

7. It’s not just forgetfulness: 8 early warning signs of dementia

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   Disruptive memory loss, including word loss. One of the most common early signs of dementia is short-term memory loss—as is forgetting important dates or events, repeating questions over and ...