Diet pills can harm your kidneys. While you probably know that the safest and most effective way to lose weight permanently is to eat less and exercise more, Americans have an obsession with rapid results. As a consequence, diet pills are a big business for manufacturers. Some, however, are very unsafe, and have been linked to kidney problems and damage.
Medication and supplements that can completely cure reversible dementias include: 1  Vitamin B12 supplements for pernicious anemia. 2  Hormonal supplements for hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, or other imbalances.  SSRIs or other antidepressants for depression symptoms which may mimic dementia.
1 Hypothyroidism. 2  An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) slows the processing of nutrients to create energy for cells (metabolism). 3  Hypothyroidism can result in forgetfulness and other thinking problems. 4  Tumors. 5  A tumor in the brain may cause memory problems or other dementia-like symptoms.any medical problems can cause memory loss or other dementia-like symptoms. Most of these conditions can be successfully treated, and your doctor can screen you for conditions that cause reversible memory impairment. Possible causes of reversible memory loss include: 1  Medications.