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Can Discontinuing Eglonyl Cause Loss Of Concentration And Short-term Memory Loss?

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Question : hi can stopping eglonyl suddenly cause loss of concentration and short term memory loss
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Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Not directly, but anxiety may be a contributor.

Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.

Stopping Eglonyl doesn't cause those symptoms, at least not directly. Actually impaired concentration is a (rare) side effect of Eglonyl.

However Eglonyl is a medication which helps control anxiety. So stopping it abruptly may be associated with increased anxiety levels. Anxiety in turn may cause difficulty in maintaining concentration and as a result in retaining information. So that may be an explanation if those are the symptoms you are feeling after stopping Eglonyl, it may be an indirect result due to anxiety.

I remain at your disposal for other questions.
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Can Discontinuing Eglonyl Cause Loss Of Concentration And Short-term Memory Loss?

Brief Answer: Not directly, but anxiety may be a contributor. Detailed Answer: I read your question carefully and I understand your concern. Stopping Eglonyl doesn't cause those symptoms, at least not directly. Actually impaired concentration is a (rare) side effect of Eglonyl. However Eglonyl is a medication which helps control anxiety. So stopping it abruptly may be associated with increased anxiety levels. Anxiety in turn may cause difficulty in maintaining concentration and as a result in retaining information. So that may be an explanation if those are the symptoms you are feeling after stopping Eglonyl, it may be an indirect result due to anxiety. I remain at your disposal for other questions.