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.
Causes that may be reversible. When dementia is caused by certain treatable problems, the treatment may also help the dementia. These treatable problems include: 1  Underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).2  Vitamin B12 deficiency. 3  Heavy-metal poisoning, such as from lead. 4  Side effects of medicines or drug interactions.auses that may be reversible. When dementia is caused by certain treatable problems, the treatment may also help the dementia. These treatable problems include: 1  Underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). 2  Vitamin B12 deficiency.