benzodiazepines, or sleep medications.
Memory complaints in someone using opioids should be reviewed in the context of dose, duration, pain severity, sleep quality, and other medications.
## 8. Some Anti-Seizure Medications
Certain medications used to prevent seizures can affect attention, processing speed, or memory in some people.
However, uncontrolled seizures themselves can also impair memory and brain function.
For this reason, stopping seizure medication because of memory complaints can be dangerous. Any cognitive side effects should be discussed with a neurologist or prescribing clinician.
## 9. Barbiturates
Barbiturates are less commonly used
