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Brain fog Report
Brain fog describes the feeling of impairment in cognitive functioning that may be caused by a physical or mental condition or related to specific medications or treatments. A person is often easily distracted, may have trouble concentrating, experience some confusion and/or forgetfulness.
What we've learned from patients who report Brain fog
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
3,605 |  |
|---|---|---|
|
Moderate
|
10,247 |  |
|
Mild
|
9,173 |  |
|
None
|
4,221 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Brain fog
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provigil | 78 |  |
|
| Omega 3 Fish Oil | 36 | |
|
| Aricept | 36 | |
|
| Ginkgo Biloba | 34 | |
|
| CoQ10 (CoEnzyme Q10) | 26 | |
|
| Ritalin | 22 | |
|
| Adderall | 19 | |
|
| Acetyl L-Carnitine | 18 | |
|
| Adderall XR | 13 | |
|
| Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) | 13 | |
|
| Amantadine | 13 | |
|
| Nuvigil | 12 | |
|
| Vitamin B | 12 | |
|
| Namenda | 11 | |
|
| Folic Acid | 10 | |
|
| Methylphenidate | 8 | |
|
| Dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA | 7 | |
|
| Vitamin E | 7 | |
|
| MRI | 7 | |
|
| Ginkgo Biloba Extract | 7 | |
|
| Vitamin B Complex | 6 | |
|
| Modafinil | 5 | |
|
| Dextroamphetamine | 4 | |
|
| Antivert | 4 | |
|
| Vyvanse | 4 | |
|
| Exelon | 4 | |
|
| Mental Exercise | 4 | |
|
| Cod Liver Oil | 4 | |
|
| PDA Palm Pilot (calendar, checklists, alarms, etc.) | 4 | |
|
| L-Carnitine | 3 | |
Report created on February 10, 2012.