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Prescription medication dependence and neuropsychologic function.

Scott L McNairy1, Toshihiko Maruta, Robert J Ivnik

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905 U.S.A. Department of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905 U.S.A.

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|February 1, 1984
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Long-term use of prescribed pain medications can harm cognitive abilities in chronic pain patients. This impacts their overall management and quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Prescription drug abuse is a significant issue in chronic pain management.
  • Patients with chronic pain often use analgesics, sedatives, and hypnotics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of prescribed pain medications on cognitive functions in chronic pain patients.
  • To compare cognitive abilities across drug-dependent, drug-abusing, and non-drug-abusing patient groups.

Main Methods:

  • Administered a comprehensive battery of psychologic tests to 47 chronic pain patients.
  • Classified subjects into drug-dependent, drug-abusing, and non-drug-abusing groups based on strict criteria.
  • Assessed intelligence, learning, memory, sensory-perceptual integrity, motor skills, and adaptive abilities.

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Main Results:

  • Prolonged prescribed use of analgesics, sedatives, and hypnotics negatively affects cognitive functions.
  • Cognitive impairments were observed in patients using these medications long-term.
  • Drug abuse and dependence further complicate cognitive deficits in this population.

Conclusions:

  • The prescribed use of pain medications over extended periods is detrimental to cognitive function in chronic pain patients.
  • Cognitive impairment complicates the clinical management of patients with chronic pain.
  • Further research is needed to explore effective management strategies for cognitive dysfunction in this group.