very informative article, byz. i've discovered some of my meds cause forgetfulness. i was younger when i went on some of those meds so researched their side effects cause i was concerned. now at my age having had a stroke it's caused significant impairment in forgetfulness. thank goodness it's in this area instead of permanent physical consequences. the MRI identified the part of my brain that's affected. i can live with it now. right after the stroke i called all men "mike" it was funny but frustrating. now i can usually recall names but sometimes i am at a loss for words or names. the mind is an interesting thing.