[jocarlyle_au]

Hi All,

I wanted to know if memory loss is aside affect of Effexor? I have been on effexor for the past year and my memory has gotten worst. I find it hard to remember what I had for lunch two days ago, let alone important information.[?] I plan to study in the new year and am worried about my memory. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Take Care
jocarlyle_au

[mrsanders_pooh]

It has been a side effect for me. I didn't notice it at first, but over time (3 years) I now have a difficult time recalling names and what I ate for breakfast!!! I have to concentrate really hard to remember stuff. I do think I read somewhere that long term use of Effexor can lead to Alzheimers! Did you know that the recommended duration for using Effexor is only 6 months? My doctor never told me that and here it's been three years.

Pooh Bear

[connieb]

I've only just joined this forum and don't really know what I'm doing yet. But your question was one of the first responses to my internet inquiry for info on Effexor and memory loss. Did U get answers when U first posted the question, and if so where are they? I've had terrible memory loss from too many yrs. on antidepressants; past 4.5 yrs on Effexor! Had to beg for help and psych looked at me as if I was an idiot. Naturopath finally told me this memory loss is a most definite side effect of long term use of antidepressants, and put me on a mix of natural ingredients to help reverse the damage. Can keep U posted if U are still interested. Pls. let me know your status?

quote:Originally posted by jocarlyle_au

Hi All,

I wanted to know if memory loss is aside affect of Effexor? I have been on effexor for the past year and my memory has gotten worst. I find it hard to remember what I had for lunch two days ago, let alone important information.[?] I plan to study in the new year and am worried about my memory. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Take Care
jocarlyle_au

[Lorenzo]

effxor is a very good drug for depression, but
it does have side effects. Constipation is the
most common problem. It can take several months
to adjust to this medication.

[maestro2082]

I use to take effexor, i stopped because of the way it made me feel. Ive had trouble retaining things since then and recently heard about effexor and memory loss on tv. Great, just what i needed. Gonna issue us another drug to fix the memory but make us read backwards now? gg