The reason why I ask is that while I was taking it there are several days I do not remeber doing things like going out to dinner and a Christmas program. Also I dont remember small things, but since I stopped taking I'm back to normal and can remember ever detail about everything.
2007-01-06 17:27:29 · 8 answers · asked by kiss_alive85 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I started "Googling" this question as to whether Lexapro was in fact responsible, what i found was quite disturbing in my view , although the company that makes it , assured that memory loss occured only when an overdose was taken , i found many a forum mentioning stories from people that experienced like you , a "temporary outage" or loss of memory from time to time . In my view i would discuss this further with my specialist /doctor and possibly change meds.
I hope this info helps.
Regards
2007-01-07 07:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by Lil Ångel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you tell your doctor? Lexapro is a SSRI! It's odd that you'd have memory issues, it should be just the opposite. Why were you prescribed this medication? Are you being prescribed this by a psychiatrist (MD) or a family doctor? If not you should be consulting with a psychiatrist for medication for long term use!
2016-05-23 02:09:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Citalopram and other SSRIs have been shown to cause sexual side effects in some patients, both males and females. Although usually reversible, these sexual side effects can sometimes last for months. This disorder is known as Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction. Also may cause weight gain in certain people. NO MEMORY LOSS.
2007-01-06 17:36:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Lexapro 20mg once a day and funny you asked because my short term memory stinks. I will put something down and can't recall it 10 mins later
2007-01-07 12:08:50 · answer #4 · answered by sbay60@yahoo.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many SSRI's such as Lexapro have a wide range of side effects and for most people it slows they down. I tool lex for a couple weeks and stopped b/c i felt like a zombie
2007-01-06 17:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been taking it, too. But I can't remember if it causes memory loss.
2007-01-06 17:30:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haven't heard about memory loss, but it does cause ejaculation retardation in males. "inability to ejaculate during intercourse".....but if you can't remember not getting off...who cares? She'll think you're a stud!
2007-01-06 17:43:00 · answer #7 · answered by dylancv62 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have answered your own question. Yes it does in some people. Many drugs have this side affect. Good luck, talk with your Dr,
2007-01-06 18:31:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jan C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋