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Novembergirl72
Asked April 2020
Are there medications that help with the brain?
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Daughterof1930
Apr 2020
For dementia, the answer is no. For mental health, the answer is yes. For example, my dad takes Zoloft now. He calls it his “attitude medicine” and it’s definitely been a help
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Apr 2020
You may find this info from the Alzheimer's Association helpful
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/treatments/medications-for-memory
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gladimhere
Apr 2020
There is no proven medication or supplement that slows the progression of dementia. The meds out there only help to treat symptoms.
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https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/treatments/medications-for-memory
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