Your Medicine Causing Dementia? (Medicines that INCREASE Risk of Dementia)
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Is my medicine causing dementia? Which medications cause dementia??
We take medication expecting it to make us better or make us feel better. The last thing we want is to take a medication for one thing and have it make something get worse.
(See below for the full list)
If you are taking any of the Anti-Cholinergics as a long-term medication, then that is exactly what might be happening. You might be taking something to help you sleep or to lessen muscle spasms, and what it might be doing in the background is increasing your risk of developing dementia. Do you take any of the medications I discuss?
Here is the list, it is not complete, but contains all the most common drugs:
Amitriptyline (Elavil) [high AC activity]
Atropine [high AC activity]
Benztropine (Cogentin) [high AC activity]
Chlorpheniramine (Actifed, Chlor-Trimeton, etc.) [high AC activity]
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) [high AC activity]
Clomipramine (Anafranil) [high AC activity]
Clozapine (Clozaril) [high AC activity]
Cyclobenzaprine (Amrix, Fexmid, Flexeril) [moderate AC activity]
Cyproheptadine (Periactin) [moderate AC activity]
Desipramine (Norpramin) [high AC activity]
Dexchlorpheniramine (Polaramine) [high AC activity]
Dicyclomine (Bentyl) [high AC activity]
Diphenhydramine (Advil PM, Aleve PM, Benadryl, Tylenol PM, Unisom, etc.) [high AC activity]
Doxepin (Adapin, Silenor, Sinequan) [high AC activity]
Fesoterodine (Toviaz) [moderate to high AC activity]
Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril) [high AC activity]
Hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Levbid, Levsin, Levsinex) [high AC activity]
Imipramine (Tofranil) [high AC activity]
Meclizine (Antivert, Bonine) [high AC activity]
Mepenzolate (Cantil) [high AC activity]
Nortriptyline (Pamelor) [high AC activity]
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) [high AC activity]
Orphenadrine (Norflex) [high AC activity]
Oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol) [high AC activity]
Paroxetine (Brisdelle, Paxil) [low AC activity]
Perphenazine (Trilafon) [high AC activity]
Prochlorperazine (Compazine) [moderate AC activity]
Promethazine (Phenergan) [high AC activity]
Protriptyline (Vivactil) [high AC activity]
Pseudoephedrine HCl [moderate to high AC activity]
Scopolamine (Transderm Scop) [high AC activity]
Thioridazine (Mellaril) [high AC activity]
Tolterodine (Detrol) [high AC activity]
Trifluoperazine (Stelazine) [high AC activity]
Trimipramine (Surmontil) [high AC activity]
Other drugs which have AC Activity and could pose a risk:
Alprazolam (Xanax) [low to moderate AC activity]
Amantadine (Symmetrel) [low AC activity]
Baclofen [moderate AC activity]
Brompheniramine [high AC activity]
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) [moderate AC activity]
Carbinoxamine (Arbinoxa) [moderate to high AC activity]
Carisoprodol (Soma) [moderate AC activity]
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) [moderate AC activity]
Cimetidine (Tagamet) [moderate AC activity]
Clemastine (Tavist) [moderate to high AC activity]
Clidinium & chlordiazepoxide (Librax) [low to moderate AC activity]
Clorazepate (Tranxene) [low AC activity]
Codeine [low AC activity]
Colchicine [low AC activity]
Darifenacin (Enablex) [moderate to high AC activity]
Digoxin (Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin) [low AC activity]
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine, Gravol, etc) [high AC activity]
Diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil) [moderate to high AC activity]
Disopyramide (Norpace) [low to moderate AC activity]
Flavoxate (Urispas) [moderate AC activity]
Fluphenazine (Prolixin) [moderate AC activity]
Furosemide (Lasix) [low AC activity]
Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, Dyazide, HydroDIURIL, Maxzide & others) [low AC activity]
Loperamide (Imodium) [moderate AC activity]
Loratadine (Alavert, Claritin) [moderate AC activity]
Loxapine (Loxitane) [moderate AC activity]
Maprotiline [low to moderate AC activity]
Meperidine (Demerol) [moderate AC activity]
Methocarbamol (Robaxin) [moderate AC activity]
Methotrimeprazine (Nozinan) [moderate AC activity]
Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) [low AC activity]
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) [moderate AC activity]
Orphenadrine (Norflex) [moderate AC activity]
Quetiapine (Seroquel) [moderate AC activity]
Procyclidine (Kemadrin) [moderate AC activity]
Propantheline (Pro-Banthine) [moderate to high AC activity]
Ranitidine (Zantac) [low AC activity]
Solifenacin (VESIcare) [low to moderate AC activityy]
Thiothixene (Navane) [high AC activity]
Tizanidine (Zanaflex) [high AC activity]
Tramadol (Ultram) [low AC activity]
Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) [high AC activity]
Trospium (Sanctura, Spasmex) [high AC activity]
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A lot of doctors don’t like to be questioned. I wish they were more like you.
@grancito2
4 жыл бұрын
They used to be god, now some still think they are. I have noticed that many have very limited medical knowledge, and those that do, have it only in a narrow speciality. That is quite understandable, as a Chemist, I don't know everything about chemistry, only a general knowledge, and only expertise in my speciality.
@organichuman
4 жыл бұрын
@@grancito2 That's great thing to be honest about though. It is just a shame some doctors are arrogant and rude enough to always think they know best or more than the patient does about everything and ignore what they say. The least they could do is listen and if necessary do more research into what is brought up.
@dianebyers5704
4 жыл бұрын
I’m SO blessed to have a great doctor! He knows I was in San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury 1967-70. He happens to play the guitar. Once we were talking about music and he broke into an old ROLLING STONES song and I chimed in. We take 5 or so minutes talking about my health and the rest of time we visit. He has a super sense of humor I told him that he’s like a “ beautiful mind”. Genius/but wonderfully weird. He said that’s what his kids tell him 😂. GOD bless him! I really love him
@charlesphillips5723
4 жыл бұрын
Find another doctor. They are like apples. plentiful, easy to find. Keep the ones you like and discard the rotten ones
@dianebyers5704
4 жыл бұрын
Charles Phillips agreed. Thing is, you have to look for a doctor “in network “ your insurance company group. So the 🍎 apple you choose has to be in a designated orchard!!🤗
The FDA should be ashamed of themselves and be abolished!
@vargulfen
6 жыл бұрын
The problem is what does that do? Leave even more power in the hands of big pharma. FDA needs to be restructured to remove the power big pharma has over it.
@carolveternick3033
6 жыл бұрын
Agreed .... the FDA! IS! Working! Against American! Citizens!... NOW!....
@seethegalaxy
6 жыл бұрын
then, instead of a bad gatekeeper, you get no gatekeeper at all...not too smart
@GraeMatterz
6 жыл бұрын
That's throwing the baby out with the bathwater. It (and many other institutions) have been captured by the industries they are suppose to be regulating/guarding against (such as the American Dietetic Association being "sponsored" by snack food and soft drink manufacturers). Boot the corruption out of these institutions so they can return to their intended purpose: Protecting people.
@pmessinger
6 жыл бұрын
Ever heard the term, "Burning down the barn to get rid of rats"? Not so smart. It's called "over-reacting."
My mother's story: After she broke her nose from a fall on a tennis court about 45 years ago, she was prescribed strong pain meds that she became addicted to until 2.5 years ago. In addition, for about 20 years she was prescribed several other strong meds for a variety of things. So, 2.5 years ago I took my mom to her doctor for a check-up. He pulled up her chart to review her meds, and I asked him why she was on so many meds. He said because she needs them. Hmm. She began showing signs of dementia right around the time of that doctor's visit. I was able to wean her off the pain meds, and then I eventually weaned her off all other meds. She has been completely drug free for 2 years, and is completely healthy, except for her mind!!! Also, she has no pain anywhere in her body. Unfortunately, her dementia is getting noticeably worse by the week. Whether her dementia is caused by the DECADES of prescription drug use, I don't know, but it sure seems like it could be a significant contributing factor.
@robertaa7143
4 жыл бұрын
deep anchor any type of dementia is tough. Hard on the patient and the caregiver. You have my prayers.
@mitchellwhite9920
4 жыл бұрын
My sister and brother kept my mothers condition away from my knowing for years.Grabbing her assets was more important than letting me know she had dementia. I lived far away a d was kept in the dark about everything. My sister the executrix is evil. I'm very sorry to hear about your mom. Thank god she has you. Very very few good doctors.
@stephaniewilliams9469
3 ай бұрын
100% YES
@laurievanzon2126
2 ай бұрын
My mom was put on Namenda 10 years ago for dementia and it made her so much better!
The thing I hate the most about getting older is this short term memory loss. Also, the thing I hate the most about getting older is this short term memory loss.
@rnkim2564
4 жыл бұрын
In the middle of commenting to you I forgot what I wanted to say
@trumpruleslikeabossborrisr3406
4 жыл бұрын
Didn't comment on this reply i don't think! Did you want that cup of tea ☕
@barbarajoslin1783
4 жыл бұрын
haha
@nomikes4392
4 жыл бұрын
Forget about it
@leahsmith2078
4 жыл бұрын
Goodonnne
I got my memory and focus back when I quit Gabapentin. I’d rather have pain than lose my brain.
@titania145
4 жыл бұрын
Oh I was given it and noticed I started to have facial spasms. The specialist found nothing wrong, my Dr said I was being difficult. The spasm continued and got stronger so I stopped taking the med. It took time but the spams are now gone.
@Kuato
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for spelling lose correctly. Seriously, thanks.
@user-nf2th3bn5t
2 ай бұрын
Look up trigeminal neuralgia the choose which is worse, losing short term memory or suicide?
@glen1arthur
Ай бұрын
Me Too.
My husband spent many years behind a locked down dementia/memory unit. He was a Type II diabetic. One day while there, I asked the nurse that was dispensing the med how many of the people in there had Type II diabetics. She said ALL OF THEM. I really believe it was the meds he was taking causing this cruel type of dementia!
@renmachado1820
Жыл бұрын
Antispychotics can increase chances of diabetes. I read some medical articles about that. It's sad that the solutions being "meds" can also cause other problems.
@StephenSternGoth
10 ай бұрын
@@renmachado1820 this☝️
@iamsotiredofliving
5 ай бұрын
Is metformin one of those medications?
@user-qy2fl8og6x
4 ай бұрын
Money matters ,are health does not matter. The evil I've seen is common .They know they are hurting you by giving you that medicine ,,they know .Nobody is fooling anybody ,money is more important .I'm paying for the actions of many evil drs .Get printouts of every medicine you take ,you will be shocked at what's in your medicine.
@user-et7fv6fz6q
4 ай бұрын
I wonder if the meds are changing eating habits which could lead to diabetes
My mother was put on 25mg of Seroquel for dementia. The first time she took it she completely flipped out. Extreme delusions, paranoia, agitation, anger. It was a disaster. I didn’t give her any more after that first dose. I researched and it stays in your system for about 48 hrs. She returned to her baseline after a day and a half. Since then I have given her Sativa gummies. Night and day. She’s not agitated, she’s in good spirits, no paranoia or delusions.
@Doxymeister
4 ай бұрын
My Dad suffered from Parkinson's, and towards the end he lost the ability to feed or clothe himself. He'd lost so much weight, and because his mind was still sharp but he was completely unable to communicate, he became frustrated then apathetic. Finally us kids suggested he try a Sativa-type med and Mom was willing to try anything if it would help him. We got him some chocolates (he had trouble swallowing and choked often, and the chocolates just melt in your mouth, plus he LOVED chocolate!) and within 24 hours he was hungry again! And slept better. Mom kind of laughed, said she never imagined that us grown kids (in our late 50's at that point) would know of this, but I give the credit to my sons for this--the youngest especially as he's done extensive research because the VA is now allowing this with veterans and he's a veteran's advocate. Anyway, sorry for the short-story, just wanted to say kudos for mentioning this type of treatment--it's been very successful for so many!
Thank you so much for the warning, Dr. Berry. It’s very thoughtful for you to spend your time and expertise to warn us. I’m 73 and my memory is just really starting to suffer and I’ve been on lots of these meds for a very long time. I have an excellent doctor and he stays right on top of my health problems but I will still check this out. Thanks again, sir.
Check with your doctor if you are taking any of the drugs on this list. There may be a safer alternative.
@zanyzanne
6 жыл бұрын
Cripes! Nearly all the meds my team has prescribed are on this list. Last year I instinctively tapered down all of my meds and have been med free (I just learned to live with my horrific symptoms lol) for about 8 months now. I plan to inform my FamDoc in a few weeks. I'll have some blood work done to see if keto/IF are benefitting me where they *knew* my meds were NOT. They knew because I told them the meds didn't work, and blood work doesn't lie. I wish I could tell you the whole story, but you would want to bill my insurance for that kind of time :D HeartU Dr. Berry!!
@traceyharris5313
6 жыл бұрын
KenDBerryMD I can’t see the list? I can see the video and the comments but no list? What am I doing wrong
@shimmaryna
6 жыл бұрын
Tracey Harris me too!
@schuckfam
6 жыл бұрын
Where is the list??
@schuckfam
6 жыл бұрын
Aha! Click the down arrow on the title of the video! Holy cow.
Thank you for explaining that as patients WE have responsibilities in our own care! So often people accept blindly and never have a conversation with their doctor(s).
@paulinelarson465
4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the doctors lie about your condition - in order to make more money ! ! Can't sue them cause - you signed the permission forms !
You are actually protecting the patients I am so impressed and that is just totally awesome thank you.
This Doctor is Spot on. I am 66 years old and I have taken a heap of these Medications and now I am Paying the Price.
@iamanovercomer3253
4 жыл бұрын
How ?
I, for one would like to thank you for taking the time to make this video. In doing so you could've very well saved someone's life, myself included.
I’m 58 and take no medicine. I take Chlorella I take cayenne I take garlic
@MultiPH5
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can add honey+pollen, turmeric+black pepper, apple cider vinegar, chaga mushroom, trace minerals etc. With all of those you and I mentioned one will be quite okay?
@joesmoke9624
4 жыл бұрын
Perttu hytönen Maybe you should stay away from chemicals especially in the home. Supplement with vitamin B group and other vitamins. Cooking in aluminium pans is a bad thing and the use of toxic deodorants. Fast food shite is a no no too
@TUSSCANNY
4 жыл бұрын
Joe Smoke Why VitB groups. My doctor just put me on B 12.
@MultiPH5
4 жыл бұрын
@@joesmoke9624 Please explain which one is not needed and also do you even know what those ingredients includes?
@MultiPH5
4 жыл бұрын
@@TUSSCANNY B12 is needed you just have to use the best form of it b/c of absorption.
Sugar is one of the worst drugs on the planet.
@bethheinecamp1061
4 жыл бұрын
It absolutely is. I had to learn the hard way, I guess that's human nature. But thank goodness I (most of the time!) I began paying attention to my general level of health and make correlations between it and what I was eating. Now, if I even indulge in a sugary dessert a few nights in a row, I feel it! That's one of the big advantages of changing your diet for the better. You become very used to feeling great and having lots of energy, but when you partake of sugary stuff, you feel the effects right away.
@dennisglass412
4 жыл бұрын
Watch chemtrails and the effect on the brain, and watch ( rise up with risey ) he will tell you why the skies are being sprayed. The government's ain't never going to tell the masses. I've had alzheimer's / dementia 6 years now , but I've discovered my own cure since january.
@nelliehowell8268
4 жыл бұрын
Stephanie robinson is
@monember2722
4 жыл бұрын
@@dennisglass412 tell is please.
@dennisglass412
4 жыл бұрын
@@monember2722 believe it or not , ive noticed a huge increase in my memory just by staying indoors, and if i do go out, I try to avoid getting caught in the rain as it seems to put me on cloud 9 again. Once I've had my 6 monthly appointment in january I'm going to stay indoors until my next appointment in July and I will get back to you and let you know how much improvement I've made on my memory test. The reason why there spraying the skies is because there's a binary star system coming through ours. And it's going to cause a pole shift/reversal in 4 to 7 years. And the chemtrail chemicals are aluminium, barium, strontium, etc. All part of there agenda 21 de-population .
Dr you give me more good health information than I received or picked up in 40 years of nursing. Thank you.
People complaining..He’s just being informative. You have a fast-forward button, so use it if you like
I've always said if any doctor says you need to take a medication long term, get another opinion.
@tinkerbellUK
4 жыл бұрын
Even stuff that keeps you alive? If i dont take my thyroid meds i get really ill
@Whistlewalk
4 жыл бұрын
@@tinkerbellUK There is always the chance that there is a better and safer option that is either in testing or newly available. If your doc is up to speed on their homework then they will know what new drugs are in the lineup.
@trixtrix6485
2 жыл бұрын
@@Whistlewalk ROTFL 🤣 You’re stupid to tell somebody to stop taking their thyroid medication
Thank you for being bold enough to publish this!!!
Yay!! Your book, Lies My Doctor Told Me, arrived on Friday! I couldn’t put it down... it is refreshing to read a book written by a doctor who really cares if the average person walks away understanding what he has to say. I feel like I have more usable information about my own conditions and how I can help myself and others. ❤️👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you for exposing our risks. I love how hou explain things so we can share with others.
Dr Berry, thank you for this. I see some antihistamines on the list but not mine so I wanted to know your thoughts. I take Singulair, Xyzal and Flonase for allergies for spring and fall. Without them I get awful headaches. I have also been getting allergy shots for 2 years but I guess they didn’t help because the severe headaches came back as soon as ragweed season started. Are my meds in this category you discussed? ❤️Love your videos!
THANK YOU for sharing this!!! It empowers me to be the best advocate I can for my loved ones and myself.
How l wish I'd seen this video sooner. Glad someone is talking about it though.
So informative. I have been watching your videos this week and I am starting my keto life tomorrow--I went shopping today, made my meal plan and I am so ready. Wish me luck.
@KenDBerryMD
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You got this!
@nancyarchibald9095
5 жыл бұрын
You will feel so much better!!! I'm 8 days in now. Keto flu is not fun, but keep focused and eat basics. It gets easier. My husband is experiencing HUGE successes with blood sugars...he's down lower now than he's been in decades!!
@dana102083
5 жыл бұрын
No luck needed! Keep putting you as a priority!!!
@oliviashaw6901
4 жыл бұрын
It's a year later, how did it turn out for you, your keto diet?
@rennieclaraluttrull4543
4 жыл бұрын
I like butter Bob's low carb, high fat diet I've lost 30 pounds.
Is there a way to reverse the effects if you have taken one of these long term?
Great info. You are a fine Dr. for trying to help all us people out here. I hope that all are willing to listen.
I see 2 that I need to drop NOW! Wondered why my memory was getting so bad, and I'm not that old. Calling Dr. tomorrow.
@arlenegage9873
5 жыл бұрын
Where did you see the list?
@grancito2
4 жыл бұрын
@@arlenegage9873 Click "sea more" at the top of the page.
Thanks Dr. Berry for giving us this list. I used to take one of the meds though it is no longer prescribed to me. I will forward this to people that I know.
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him remember how he got there.😂
@whatevawhateva8684
4 жыл бұрын
foxiefair123 😂😂😂😂, have not heard this one before
Thank you for this list. I have been taking Benadryl for quite a while (years) to help me sleep. The one I have been using is Sleep Aid from Costco. It works wonderfully but no more for me. My husband never takes anything except his antidepressant and meds for a heart rhythm issue. He is having serious problems with memory. We are both 77 years old.
@loris2168
4 жыл бұрын
Melatonin works great for sleep and it's natural💜💛💚
Thank you so much! This is amazing and we definitely will make some changes! I can't believe it!
Is the damage restored when med is ceased? Ive been taking tylenol pm for about 20 years! I have been losing memory severely for years .
I've read that cetirizine (Zyrtec) has no anticholinergic effects at all. What's the truth, does it or not?
Just finished your book. WOW! Even at 70 years old I learned so much. Cannot wait for your next one. I do not have a thyroid gland and have suffered at the hands of well meaning military doctors for years. After reading your book I feel more I powered
thanks for the effort you have put into this dr berry ! much appreciated
I started taking a diuretic that’s included in the second list in October 2018 for HBP. I told the doctor that my plan was not to be taking this very long. In early May 2019 I started Keto and lost 13 pounds. I ran out of the prescription a few days before seeing my doctor the first week in June. My pressure was normal each time I took it. After not taking it for two weeks, he officially removed the diuretic from my prescription list. I’m taking no meds thanks to Keto along with a little mineral supplementation.
Thank you for this video Dr Berry. I am wiser after listening and checking the list. Found one that I need to the check on.
Oh thank you so much much for making this video and the list. I had no 💡 about these medications.
Every pill we take every bite of food we take causes something
@rennieclaraluttrull4543
4 жыл бұрын
Eat Organic, eat less of everything you want.
Thank you Dr. Berry! I’ve been on Baclofen for 5 years. Just got off of Seroquel this year. I’ll be having this conversation with my doctor!
Im so glad you posted this, Im on one of these medications for nerve pain and my family has a history of Alzheimers. I had a talk with my doctor about side effects but this didn't come up
@MonaLisa-og8dx
4 жыл бұрын
Look into fasting.
@schweizerbergnomadin1054
2 жыл бұрын
Try CBD against nerve pain!!
You are truly incredible. I wish all the doctors in the world would be like you. Selfless, thanks again
Dr. Berry what do you consider long-term usage of a medication? What's short-term?
Are any of these drugs addicting? Will there be any side effects of stopping these drugs?
Good Lord--someone just tell me what time the medicines get named !
@theresagargett-lyons6173
4 жыл бұрын
Read the program description.They are all listed.
@jameswells-uk6qu
4 жыл бұрын
Are you gonna tell us what meds they are..my gosh!
@jameswells-uk6qu
4 жыл бұрын
The only anticolinergics that I know is belladonna and thats off the market!!!
@jameswells-uk6qu
4 жыл бұрын
Ok I saw the list..All meds have side effects which are ridiculous..some worse than what one is taking them for..so the real answer is: darn if I do darn if I don't!
@Zuvuuya
4 жыл бұрын
omgggg thats what I was saying and I was trying to be nice about it,, OMG
Hi Dr Berry. 3 years ago I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation when I had a TIA. I was given a number of drugs most of which I have ditched since being on the keto diet for 6 months. I am still taking Apixaban and I wonder if you could tell us what you think about NOACs. Thank you for all your helpful videos.
I’m only 39 and take Benadryl occasionally for allergies but now I’m scared in the long run I’ll get dementia. I want you to be my doctor
How about Gabapentin and Pregabalin? What do they do to the brain??
It is my firm belief that the massive rise in Dementia coincides with the increase in carbohydate intake due to totally erroneous dietary advice mandated by negligent Governments and that adopting a ketogenic diet will prevent dementia and probably reverse many of its effects. Some serious research should be undertaken into this as it is a looming disaster.
@kathleenmurphy2379
4 жыл бұрын
I think it's due to all the immunizations we get that have aluminum in the aluminum is the thing that activates the immune system to whatever they want us to be immune to. I'm not getting any more immunizations I want to pay $300 for a shot to keep from getting shingles when it can give you shingles! I had shingles and it's no fun and they wanted me to get the shot I said I'm not risking that again plus I'm not paying $300 for it! After suffering through for a few weeks with the shingles with the terrible burn terrible itch I said if I had terrible sunburn like this I'd be putting vitamin E on it so I got a thousand IU tablets prick the capsule and spread it on the rash which was half my back and it was instant pain relief. The rash healed I could wear regular clothes again no scar showed up and no nerve damage. My doctor was truly amazed at how fast it healed I have no side effects from that shingles. So if you ever get shingles or know someone tell him to get the vitamin E out and start spreading it on no more itch and no more burning
This is such vital information for many patients. Often chronic pain is lost along the way and think Dr' find it easier to just allow the same meds to be taken "forever" if the patient does not complain of any worse pain or less pain. They just feel "If it is working, that is gret" Hopefully many tests were done to find out why the pain is there to be with. I do thank you for you posting this and do think more will talk with their own Primary Physician or other specialist and see if it is right for them to continue any of the above medications, at least. Sometimes changes can be good.
Thanks doc i really appreciate you.....I am medical professional 4 decades,turning Naturopathic 5 yrs ago.... And you are rare....
Thanks. BTW, Do you see risks with Kratom?
Thanks Dr. Now I understand why I have started forgetting little things as I am taking medicine for my anxiety problem for about 2 3 years.
Very important information with great support for people to take responsibility for their health and have real, often health saving conversations with their doctors. So many people don't question their doctors - they follow blindly what has been given to them in forms of diet and prescriptions - however this is not the way to go, especially these days when so many doctors do not have time to read their medical journals with the latest studies, to research and search out non-pharmaceutical supports and/or alternatives for medications - Thank you for this informative video, Dr. Berry
Thank you, Dr. Berry! Have shared on Facebook, Twitter and via email. Great Information!
TRUE! I also started signs of dyslexia along with beginning stage of dementia after my long term use of "over the counter PM meds". These symptoms stopped after I stopped using the meds in about 2 weeks. My slight hand tremors also disappeared.
Thank you so much for this video ..im so beyond scared that i took klonopin for 16 yrs prescribed.. this is so upsetting. What can i do to help my brain ..
This presentation is a work of art. Thank you so much.
Very thankful for this video. My Mom took so many of these for years. Now in old age she can't function properly. No matter how many times I told her to stop, she would never listen. I had to really force the Doctors to look at what she was taking in the hospital. Now she holds it against me. I can tell you that these drugs used over long term also destroy relationships in families as well!
Holy heck! Thank you for this. I am on several of these and have been for years. I have psoriatic arthritis...the full deal with psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, crohn's and ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriasis. It is a difficult combination to deal with as a patient and I am know it challenges my doctor's as well. My memory and concentration have been getting worse and although I keep complaining to my GP about it she doesn't seem to understand how serious the issue is to me. My best friend and I have gotten to where we joke about it to destress the issue a bit. She buys me goldfish stuff as a way to poke fun at it. This suits my sense of humor so I love to be mistreated..haha. I do have the memory and attention span of a goldfish. I will ask my GP about the meds off this list that I am taking. I will miss the tizanidine as it is the only thing that helps my crippling muscle pain.
Thanks Doc Berry for always watching out for our health! I DO take one of the drugs listed above. For my low back and only as needed. I am SO careful about medications and always asking my Doc. if I still need it.
@kennethwoolard5910
6 жыл бұрын
Take CBD oil for pain! It works!
@raineyshafer6221
6 жыл бұрын
Topical, sub-lingual or inhaled? How does CBD oil work for low back pain?
@kennethwoolard5910
6 жыл бұрын
Take it orally! It is awesome! I had a tooth ache and could not get a dental appointment for four more days. I used Motrin for pain. Before sleep I took CBD oil and it was the bomb. Fell asleep and woke up pain free. I cannot say enough. I was in Hawaii with my mother and her epidural injection did not work. I suggested CBD oil and she consented. I found a shop and walked to it and purchased some. The rest is history. CBD really helped my mom where the epidural failed! I did not get a root canal like my dentist suggested either!!!!!! I am much better. I had just bitten down hard on nuts with a sensitive, large filling! Don't use Motrin. It impairs immunity!!!
@raineyshafer6221
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info :)
@kennethwoolard5910
6 жыл бұрын
Also! No side effects! You don't even feel like you are taking something!
Are any over the counter cold medicines safe and if so which ones?
Thank you so much for this review! My mom died of dementia. This was very good to know!
When I was 12 years old I had a bleeding ulcer and almost died. My doctor put me on tagament, a very high dosage. My mom questioned the doctor after 2 1/2 years. He literally said, "oops, I forgot to stop that." I didn't know if I had gone to school, I would ask what was for dinner an hour after we ate. I wouldn't know if I had said hello to someone right after we talked. Thank God my mom and friends knew I didn't do drugs. I still have some memory loss but not nearly as bad as then. It's sad that I'm better with my memory at 50 than 12-14 years old.
@paulajones5036
6 жыл бұрын
Georgiann Ward is
@dana102083
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, glad that was caught! Are you on the keto diet now? I have better memory on it and I have a chronic illness affecting my brain. Hope it helps you too!
@weatherphobia
5 жыл бұрын
Your doctor used the word "oops" verbally or were you just using poetic license? I've never heard anyone in person over the age of 9 say the word 'oops' aloud.
I have been taking Metformin for years, is that bad for me?
@forsalebymb
4 жыл бұрын
@Crusader Cross thanks, I don't have diabetes. I am going to stop taking it. I really don't even remember why I am taking it.
WHAT was the medication list?
All my OTC allergy medicine options are on the list. What is a safe alternative?
Please give info on anti-dementia support, such as through supplements and nutracuticals
So it’s okay that I keep forgetting to take my medications 🤣
@foxiefair123
4 жыл бұрын
Raymond Yocum That’s basically what happens.😂
Is there a way to detox from these? I injured my back and was pumped full of all of these.
Thank you forgiving this list out it will be so very helpful for the people that I know they're on medications. And I can't believe anybody would do a thumbs down here well obviously maybe they're already demented
Thank you for helping us
Where is the list of medicines?
@pam1574
4 жыл бұрын
Kath B In the description box 👍
@edsaurette8741
4 жыл бұрын
Up there in the beginning
Thank you for sharing. Passing along to my parents❤
So, if someone has been taking Hydroxyzine for 23 years, and is experiencing significant forgetfulness and foggy thinking, would stopping this drug prompt some reversal of symptoms, or is it already too late?
I was on Amitriptyline until a year ago when i regularly stopped breathing. "Sleep apnea" while wide awake!
@CH-kr2df
4 жыл бұрын
That sounds horrifying.
@joeking6362
4 жыл бұрын
Wtf that messed up might sound crazh try very light exercise it helped me
2:50 - Doctors need to plan and monitor when to stop prescribing meds, that burden should not fall on the patient. As patients we need question every prescription and refill because our doctors may be negligent about reviewing our pharmaceutical history with each visit. This goes for the NDs as well as the MDs.
What would be considered long term, though???
I’ve only just started Keto and I feel great. My father started paleo/primal years ago. He lost allot of weight, he avoided type2, gout, and a slew of other heath problems. But over the last few years he started having major problems with memory loss and early onset of dementia. He also has thyroid problems, that he blames for his memory loss no matter what doctors tell him. He self medicated with all kinds of supplements that I’ve said could be the problem. This happened so suddenly and like I said he has been doing low carb/paleo/primal for years. His health for his age (mid60’s) was unbelievable. Now his brain deterioration seems to have accelerated and we don’t know what to do. Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
where's the list
Amazing how people can be so rude. Do you know how lucky you are to get this man's advice for free?
@josephhernandez8645
4 жыл бұрын
What he never told me anything he was about to if he couldn't then be up front with us
I do appreciate you bringing such good information to us. Thank you!!
Thanks so much Dr Berry for this video. Very helpful.
Often many elderly patients are confused because of so much medicine instead of memory loss!
@TASIAawful1
4 жыл бұрын
Jules Servant of Jesus my father used to take up to ten different tablets a day for RA he ended up getting dementia
As a colorectal cancer survivor, one of the parting gifts of the treatments that saved my life, was some loss of bowel control. When the urge came, I needed to find a bathroom quickly. I was told I would never regain control, because the muscles had been damaged by the radiation treatments.There were several close calls, so my physician put me on a lifetime regiment of Loperamide (Imodium). I was told it was safe, but I still had concerns about taking any drug forever. I slowly weened myself off of it, and after watching your video, I'm really glad I did. Over time and with the addition of Intermittent Fasting, I now have completely normal and predictable bathroom habits.
@dana102083
5 жыл бұрын
I'm on narcotics and my doctors are always surprised that keto is keeping it normal! :)
Wow, good to know this. Two back operations so you know I take at least one of these. Thank you so much Dr. Berry.
I have been taking Zantac 300 mg once daily or the most part for nearly three years for pre-barretts/barretts esophagus and chose that over the PPIs as that was supposed to cause the dementia and osteoporosis/fractures (osteo I already have). Now Zantac is also a cancer risk. Don't know what's left for esophagitis/Barretts. Also take small doze Diazapem for pain"spasms that nothing else helps and thought that would be on the list-don't see it. Any recommendations?
Considering the medical studies that have come out suggesting the cause of depression might very well be gut-related, I think it's extremely important that anyone, myself included, look into ways to combat this. I'm guessing the probiotic route, but I'm new to this, so I'll certainly continue to research & would suggest others do the same. It would appear proper gut health is essential for the body's health in so many ways.
Oh, my! I just took 2 Benadryl for sleep right before I started watching this video. No more!
@ceciliag2929
4 жыл бұрын
AMY SCHAEFER it’s actually more damaging to the pressure in your eyes. I take only for allergic reactions. And we all need to take Imodium as needed. Everything in moderation. Restoril is not on the list and it accelerates dementia symptoms.
I love you Dr Berry, thank you sooo much for helping in a BIG way to mitigate the damage of mainstream medicine and psychiatry! Dr Liz 🥰
How do we find the list? It is not down below!
I've taken diphenhydramine my whole life..and I can never remember anything..
@adoreslaurel
4 жыл бұрын
Did you have the packet in front of you whilst typing?
I read that benzodiazepines also increase your risk. I used to take Klonopin PRN and have stopped since reading that.
i see tegretol is on there....i have been on tegretol for 30 years for my seizures.....it's not a med i can stop....how much of a risk am i at after so long?
And they told me that my forgetfulness was because of my sugar. I knew that didn't sound right. Thank you
Doc berry FORGOT WHY I was WATCHING the video. Could you repeat IT. Slower THIS TIME. Thank YOU. Now SWITCH which MEDS.
My question is can dementia be reversed? Please tell me. Thanks.
@iamanovercomer3253
4 жыл бұрын
Yes it is called prayer . Jesus Christ went to the Cross for our infirmities and sin
Ive been taking Zyrtec daily for a couple years now for Uticaria. Any alternatives?
I have been taking Tizanidine now for over a year at bedtime as prescribed by my doctor. It's on your list. Anything you recommend for help with sleep?