You’re sharp one day—then suddenly you’re walking into rooms and forgetting why, losing words mid-sentence, rereading the same text three times, and blaming it on “stress” or “getting older.” But here’s the uncomfortable twist: for many people, the real suspect isn’t age at all—it’s medication.
Certain drug classes can trigger brain fog, short-term memory slips, slowed thinking, and even confusion, especially in older adults or anyone taking multiple prescriptions at once. And here’s what makes it extra sneaky: the cognitive side effects can look like early dementia, even when they’re medication-related and potentially reversible.
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