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Benzodiazepines Or non benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines or non-benzodiazepines can cause forgetfulness or memory impairment.
I want to know if the reason for forgetting small and large things is due to benzodiazepines or non-benzodiazepines.?
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There are medications from both benzodiazepine and non benzodiazepine class which can cause forgetfulness. It has to be seen for the condition treatment is being given, the benefits and if the side effect of memory impairment if it is significant, then the ideal next step of changing medication or adding a cognitive enhancer has to be decided by the psychiatrist treating the condition. Good luck
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Both can cause forgetfulness. Kindly share you share on chats for proper knowledge. Such medicines might lead to Alzheimer's in future.
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Dr. Vivaswan Boorla
Neuropsychiatrist
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
A vast number of drugs are there in the non- Benzodiazepins category.
There is evidence that Benzodiazepine use may sometimes cause memory issues as it causes issues in memory formation.
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