Suggest Medication To Deal With Memory Loss And Enhancement Of Memory

Posted on Mon, 24 Nov 2014

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Mon, 24 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : Yes please. What do you recommend for memory loss or enhancement?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Piracetam would help.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

Piracetam tablets and Ginkgo biloba tablets are helpful in enhancing memory.

If there is vitamin B12 deficiency, taking vitamin B12 supplements would also help.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 minutes later)

Can your recommend how much and often?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Given below.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Piracetam is usually taken at a dose of 800 mg two times daily.

Ginkgo biloba is usually taken once daily. There is no fixed dose, however, it can range from 120 mg to 600 mg daily.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar