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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
Depakote, Zoloft and memory
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD), bipolar disorder, dementia, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, personality disorders, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, stress, transitions, and work problems.
Depakote, Zoloft and memory
by tercel, Jun 23, 2003 12:00AM
Hello,
Does Depakote or Zoloft usually cause memory or concentration problems? Would taking the two together have a combined effect
of causing more memory loss and concentration problems? Would higher doses affect memory and other cognitive functions more than lower doses? Would Lamictal be a better alternative to Depakote for someone with Bipolar I who is having memory and concentration problems when taking Depakote? Any input or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Tercel
Does Depakote or Zoloft usually cause memory or concentration problems? Would taking the two together have a combined effect
of causing more memory loss and concentration problems? Would higher doses affect memory and other cognitive functions more than lower doses? Would Lamictal be a better alternative to Depakote for someone with Bipolar I who is having memory and concentration problems when taking Depakote? Any input or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Tercel
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Jun 23, 2003 12:00AM
, Jun 23, 2003 12:00AM
Neither of those medications are assosiated with memory or concentration problems but both of those medications, as you increase dosage, can have a sedative effect. Increasing dosage of Depakote actually decrease the blood concentration of prozac, but may not for Zoloft.
I feel the Depakote contributes to severe crying spells, short term memory problems, confusion, aggitation, and lack of concentration.
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