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Effexor and memory problems
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Effexor and memory problems
by bill, Dec 09, 1999 12:00AM
My 17 yoa son has been diagnosed with OCD. He has been taking low dose Effexor and Seroquel for about 4 months.
For about the last two months he claims to be having problems with his memory. Specifically, he says he attempts to study and memorize schoolwork problems and then cannot recall the material, even as soon as the next day. Teachers agree he does well on homework nad in-class assignments but seems to lose the information at quiz/test time. This is very uncharacteristic of my son, a formerly straight A student.
Could the Effexor and/or Seroquel play a part in the memory lapses? Thank you.
For about the last two months he claims to be having problems with his memory. Specifically, he says he attempts to study and memorize schoolwork problems and then cannot recall the material, even as soon as the next day. Teachers agree he does well on homework nad in-class assignments but seems to lose the information at quiz/test time. This is very uncharacteristic of my son, a formerly straight A student.
Could the Effexor and/or Seroquel play a part in the memory lapses? Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS MD-JM, Dec 10, 1999 12:00AM
Bill,
Seroquel and Effexor may cause cognitive and memory impairment infrequently and if related occurs early on initiating treatment. Other things such as illicit drugs, anxiety and depression to name a few may cause a similar picture. It may be important to have formal neuropsychiatric evaluation to clarify this issue if your sons psychiatrist feels it is necessary.
Please follow up with your sons' psychiatrist for further discussion of this important issue.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
Keywords: memory problems, Effexor, Seroquel
Seroquel and Effexor may cause cognitive and memory impairment infrequently and if related occurs early on initiating treatment. Other things such as illicit drugs, anxiety and depression to name a few may cause a similar picture. It may be important to have formal neuropsychiatric evaluation to clarify this issue if your sons psychiatrist feels it is necessary.
Please follow up with your sons' psychiatrist for further discussion of this important issue.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
Keywords: memory problems, Effexor, Seroquel
