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.
Most types of dementia cannot be cured and will gradually cause more severe problems. But there are important exceptions, including dementia caused by vitamin and thyroid hormone deficiencies, which can be treated with supplements. Some causes can be treated surgically â for example, some brain tumours, excess fluid on the brain (hydrocephalus) or head injury.