Even though medication fog is common you don’t have to suffer in silence. You should see your doctor if:
Lifestyle changes don’t help.
Brain fog is affecting activities of daily living.
Symptoms of medication fog get suddenly or significantly worse.
You develop new or sudden brain fog symptoms.
You have symptoms of other medical conditions that cause brain fog.
You doctor can make sure your symptoms are related to your medications, and not something else. They may run blood and imaging tests. To rule out dementia, they may test your ability to recall information or follow a set of directions. In dementia, symptoms and cognitive function get worse over time. With medication brain fog, you may feel your symptoms more on some days and less on others. But your cognitive function doesn’t get worse over time. If your brain fog is medication-related, your doctor may change the medication or the dosage or amount you take. If you still need to take a medication that causes brain fog, your doctor can recommend ways to help you manage those side effects. These can include occupational therapy and stress-reduction techniques.