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Suggest Treatment For Memory Loss Caused By Lexapro Intake

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Posted on Mon, 4 May 2015
Question: Hi Dr. I have memory loss from Lexapro 5mg in morning and Rivotril 0.5mg for Head Tremor been taking for 15 years , what can I do please?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Rivotril could be the cause of memory impairment

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic

A lot of individuals develop memory impairment and other cognitive symptoms while on treatment with benzodiazepines like Rivotril. Lexapro at 5 mg doses is not associated any risk of cognitive impairment and is safe. In most of individuals, fortunately, the memory impairment is reversible and usually improves in about six months of stopping Rivotril (clonazepam). So there is no need to worry for that.

Try to stimulate your brain using brain stimulation games like Sudoku, Chess or Crossword, this will help to slow progression.

Supplements containing Vitamin B12, Omega 3 Fatty Acids are very useful in transient memory impairment. Start taking these supplements daily.

Visit your Psychiatrist again and discuss to stop the Rivotril if you haven't stopped the drug yet. Medicines like Donepezil, Memantin are commonly used in memory impairment. These are free of serious side effects and slow down the progression. Please visit your doctor for detailed prescription.

Exercise daily and sleep for at least 7 hours a day and you will feel better.

Try to follow the steps I have mentioned and this will solve your problem.

Thanks, Hope this helps you, if you have more doubts you can ask again
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi

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Suggest Treatment For Memory Loss Caused By Lexapro Intake

Brief Answer: Rivotril could be the cause of memory impairment Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic A lot of individuals develop memory impairment and other cognitive symptoms while on treatment with benzodiazepines like Rivotril. Lexapro at 5 mg doses is not associated any risk of cognitive impairment and is safe. In most of individuals, fortunately, the memory impairment is reversible and usually improves in about six months of stopping Rivotril (clonazepam). So there is no need to worry for that. Try to stimulate your brain using brain stimulation games like Sudoku, Chess or Crossword, this will help to slow progression. Supplements containing Vitamin B12, Omega 3 Fatty Acids are very useful in transient memory impairment. Start taking these supplements daily. Visit your Psychiatrist again and discuss to stop the Rivotril if you haven't stopped the drug yet. Medicines like Donepezil, Memantin are commonly used in memory impairment. These are free of serious side effects and slow down the progression. Please visit your doctor for detailed prescription. Exercise daily and sleep for at least 7 hours a day and you will feel better. Try to follow the steps I have mentioned and this will solve your problem. Thanks, Hope this helps you, if you have more doubts you can ask again