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Does Diaretic Cause Memory Loss?
Just wondered. I take a slight amount of diaretic for mild high Blood pressure ,and seem to be doing fine , but I wondered if my memory loss could be from this also. I have always had a hard time remembering names ,but now I m forgetting appts. I ve made . I m 61 work full time with an Autistic boy and am healthy otherwize. I take alot of vit. and Minerals. and a green drink every day I walk ,meditate,and go to meet people and dance 2 x s a month. BARB
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There are different types of diuretics. You may want to check out the specific side effect profile of the diuretic that you are using.
In general , diuretics are not associated with changes in mental status.
You may need to consider assessment by your doctor to determine if there are any treatable causes for the memory loss.
This may require blood tests and imaging.
I hope this helps
There are different types of diuretics. You may want to check out the specific side effect profile of the diuretic that you are using.
In general , diuretics are not associated with changes in mental status.
You may need to consider assessment by your doctor to determine if there are any treatable causes for the memory loss.
This may require blood tests and imaging.
I hope this helps
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