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Medication side effects

Moderate
हिंदी: नवजात में मस्तिष्क आघात · தமிழ்: புதிதாய் பிறந்த குழந்தையின் மூளை தடை · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನವಜಾತ ಮಿದುಳಿನ ರಕ್ತಕಾಠಿಣ್ಯ · తెలుగు: నవజాత శిశువు మెదడు స్ట్రోక్ · বাংলা: নবজাতকের মস্তিষ্কের রক্ত জমাট · मराठी: नवजात मेंदूची रक्तगुठळी · ગુજરાતી: નવજાત શિશુનો મગજનો સ્ટ્રોક
About this condition

Many commonly used medications in India can affect memory, including sleeping pills, anxiety medications, some blood pressure drugs, and antihistamines. This is particularly common in elderly people taking multiple medications. Reviewing medications with a doctor can identify the culprit and alternative treatments may be available.

Common symptoms
memory problems after starting new medicationconfusiondrowsinessdifficulty concentratingmental fog
ℹ️ When to see a doctor: within 3-5 days
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Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Medication side effects?
memory problems after starting new medication, confusion, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, mental fog.
When should I see a doctor?
within 3-5 days
Is Medication side effects common in India?
Medication side effects is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112. Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India. Full disclaimer