such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe behavioral symptoms in selected circumstances.
Some can cause sedation or cognitive slowing, particularly when doses are high or when combined with other sedating drugs.
The National Institute on Aging includes antipsychotics among medicine groups that may impair cognition in older people.
These medications should never be stopped suddenly without professional guidance.
## 7. Opioid Pain Medicines
Strong opioid pain medicines can cause:
* Drowsiness
* Confusion
* Slower thinking
* Reduced attention
These effects can be particularly strong in older adults or when opioids are combined with alcohol,
