Us forum connection #82, october 2010

US FORUM CONNECTION #82, OCTOBER 2010

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A SITE TO HELP YOU COMPARE CANDIDATES
HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN
DRUGS WHICH CAN CAUSE MEMORY PROBLEMS

A SITE TO HELP YOU COMPARE CANDIDATES
find the candidates running for
election in a number of races. The site tells you the percentage of the population that is registered to vote and
the percentage of registered voters who voted in the last election. By clicking on one of the twelve issues at the
top of the screen and giving your position on that issue (you select how strongly you feel about that issue) the
pictures of the candidates relative to your position enlarge or contract. For example under Education, you are
asked the question �Do you support federal education standards and testing requirements for K-12 students?� Select yes or no and then on a scale of one to five select how strongly you hold that position.
HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN
The National Women�s History Museum has put together a program on the history of Halloween. It can be

DRUGS WHICH CAN CAUSE MEMORY PROBLEMS (This is a repeat of information from Issue 51
in March 2008)
Recently published studies have found that a number of common prescription drugs can cause memory loss
problems. Memory problems are more likely to occur in older individuals; however, some cases have also been
reported in younger individuals. General classes of drugs are in bold, generics are followed by the patented
trade name in parentheseis). Some of the prescription drugs known to have this effect are
Antiarrhythmics [e.g. digoxin (Lanoxin) and disopyramide (Norpace)]

Antibiotics and antivirals [e.g. Acyclovir (Zovirax), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), ganciclovir (Cytovene),
metronidazole (Flagyl)]

Antihistamines [chlorphiramine (ChlorTrimeton), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), diphenhydramine (Benadryl)]

Antihypertensives [clonidine (Catapres), and beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin) metaprolol (Lopressor)
propranolol (Inderal)]

Corticosteroids [methylpredinisolone (Medrol, Meprolone) prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone)]
Cough and congestion medications [Dextromethorphan (Robitussin Cough Gels). Pseudoephedrine
(Sudaphed)]
Gastrointestinal medications [cimetiedine (Tagemeet), diphenoxylate (combined with atropine in Lofene,
Lomotil), dicyclomine (Bentyl), glycopyrrolate (Robinul), hyoscomine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz), scopolamine
(Scopace)]

Incontinence medications [oxybutinin (Ditropan) solifenacin (VESIcare), tolterodine (Detrol)]
Migraine medications [Naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt)]
Muscle relactants [cyclobenzapine (Flexeril) orphenadrine (Antiflex)]
Painkillers [codeine (generic), meperidine (Demerol), pentazocine (Talwin), propoxyphene (Darvon)]
Parkinson�s medications [amantadine (Symmetrel), levodopa (Sinemet), selegiline (Eldepryl)]
Sleep medications [eszapiclone (Lunesta), zaleplon (Sonata) zolpidem (Ambien CR)]
Tricyclic antidepressants [amitriptyline (Elavil), imipromine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor)]
This information is given as a guide in determining alternatives each individual may want to consider. It also
serves to inform you that memory problems may be caused by taking these drugs rather than advancing age.
Younger individuals are not affected as dramatically as older individuals.
For on-line information on specific bills go to
CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTACT INFORMATION can be obtained through Congressional
Switchboard 1-866-327-8670 (this is a toll free number). You can contact your Congressman and Senator
through this number without paying long distance charges.
for members of the Hombers
of the U.S. Senate
STATE GOVERNMENT CONTACT INFORMATION can be obtained through
is site allows contact with governors,
members of the state legislature, state supreme court, congressional delegation and state agencies such as
the Education Department, Attorney General, Motor Vehicles Department and Voter Registration.
INFORMATION ON HOW YOUR CONGRESSMAN VOTED ON KEY BILLS
FIVE CONSTITUENT CONTACTS WILL CAUSE A LEGISLATOR TO PAY SERIOUS
ATTENTION TO A GIVEN ISSUE.

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