Nice to see you!

Three major events occurred for me last year (2010), all in the space of about 2 weeks. I turned 50. The following day I got married. Two weeks later, my oldest daughter became pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild.

Most middle-aged people will tell you that in their minds, they still feel 20 something. It's the same for me.

Wasn't it only yesterday that I was planning a night out with guys from the surf club? That gorgeous new perm. Flaired, cuffed denims and the red t-shirt with the off-the-shoulder frill. Corked platform wedgies. **sigh**

Suddenly I'm looking in the mirror and wondering how 30 years can flash by so damned quickly!

So here I am in cyberspace, sharing my genuine shock and horror with anyone who'll listen and maybe I'll even meet some other over 50s who find themselves in the same predicament!

Welcome to my dilemna!!

Friday, May 1, 2015

It's late

I just looked at the clock and realised that it's after 11.30pm, so this is a quickie.

I had a great night at the club tonight because there was a surprise guest .. Woman of Many Talents! It was nice to catch up with her and hopefully we will reconnect on the weekend, if plans fall into place.

More education for those who want/need it ...

20 Prescription Drugs That Cause Memory Loss

Here is a list of medications known to have memory loss as a possible side effect:
  • for Parkinson's — scopolamine, atropine, glycopyrrolate
  • for Epilepsy — phenytoin or Dilantin
  • painkillers — heroin, morphine, codeine
  • sleeping pills — Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata
  • benzodiazepines — Valium, Xanax, Ativan, Dalmane
  • quinidine
  • naproxen
  • steroids
  • antibiotics (quinolones)
  • antihistamines
  • interferons
  • high blood pressure drugs
  • insulin
  • beta blockers (especially those used for glaucoma)
  • methyldopa
  • antipsychotics — Haldol, Mellaril
  • tricyclic antidepressants
  • lithium
  • barbiturates — Amytal, Nembutal, Seconal, phenobarbital
  • chemotherapy drugs
12 Popular Over-the-Counter Medications That Cause Memory Loss

Not all medications that cause memory loss are “prescription only.”

Many popular over-the-counter (OTC) drugs cause memory loss by the same mechanism — by blocking the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.

Here are some popular OTC remedies that are anticholinergic:
  • Advil PM (pain and sleep)
  • Benadryl (for allergies)
  • Claritin (for allergies)
  • Dramamine (for motion sickness)
  • Excedrin PM (for pain and insomnia)
  • Nytol (for insomnia)
  • Pepcid AC (acid reflux)
  • Sominex (for insomnia)
  • Tagamet (acid reflux)
  • Tylenol PM (for pain and insomnia)
  • Unisom (for insomnia)
  • Zantac (acid reflux)
A large study found that seniors who take OTC medications like Benadryl, are at significantly increased risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Long term use was not required. Memory loss from these remedies was noticeable in as little as 60 days.

This is bad news for the millions of people who rely on diphenhydramine — the generic name for Benadryl — for allergies, colds, and insomnia.

Many OTC products for treating allergies, colds, cough, sinus problems, skin irritations, insomnia, headache, and pain contain diphenhydramine.

You can find a complete list of OTC medicines that contain diphenhydramine at Drugs.com.

Well, it WAS going to be a quickie .. got a bit carried away :)

Nite all.



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