7 Medications and Medication Classes That May Affect Cognitive Health

may affect the hippocampus, a brain region that plays a vital role in learning and memory.

Some observational studies have also reported associations between corticosteroid use and cognitive impairment or dementia. Therefore, corticosteroids should generally be used at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest appropriate duration, under medical supervision.

2. Anticholinergic Medications

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2. Anticholinergic Medications

Anticholinergic medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including overactive bladder, certain respiratory disorders, allergies, and some neurological conditions.

These medications work partly by blocking acetylcholine,