Do A Combination Of Benztropine, Lexapro And Proloxin Cause Memory Issues?

Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016

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Question : I am concerned about the combination of medications that I am currently taking because I think that the medicines are causing me further health issues.My doctor does not give me information about any new medications that are prescribed for me. I am also concerned about how these medications are interfering with my memory and thought processes.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

I have run your medications through a medical database available to physicians to check interactions between all your medications.

Here are the medications that are safe to continue taking:
Proloxin 10mg
Lexapro 20mg
Benztropine 0.5mg
Aspirin 81mg
Omeprazole 20mg
Tolerodine 4mg
Senna 8.6mg

I would seriously consider stopping tramadol and Flexeril. Both these medications are known to worsen memory and thinking and these side effects are worse when they are taken together. I would talk with your doctor about stopping these.

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