Medications or Substances causing Dementia

Medications or substances causing Dementia:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Dementia as a symptom.

This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Alcohol
• Alugal
• Amphetamines
• Anxiolytics
• Atropine
• Barbiturates
• Barbiturates
• Bromides
• Certain anti-Parkinsonian drugs
• Certain antispasmodics
• Certain tranquilizers
• Cocaine
• Coke
• Cortisone
• Crack
• Digitalis
• Drug interactions
• Drug withdrawal
• Hypnotics
• Illicit drugs
• Inhalants
• Lead poisoning
• Lithium
• Manganese poisoning
• Mercury poisoning
• Poisoning - can affect the brain and bring on dementia:
• Sedatives
• See also drugs causing dementia and drugs causing Alzheimer's disease
• Stimulants
• Substance abuse - many substances can cause dementia:
• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Various medications or drug interactions produce behavioral effects that may be mistaken for Alzheimer's or dementia in the elderly