I have benefited from pristiq. But noticed memory issues. Making too many mistakes at work. Anyone else gave this issue. Only on 25 mg.
Does anyone experience memory loss on Pristiq?
Question posted by Trishi88 on 17 June 2022
Last updated on 17 June 2022
3 Answers
masso
17 June 2022
This is a side effect that must be reported to your DR. asap:
"low blood sodium - headache, confusion, problems with thinking or memory, weakness, feeling unsteady."
masso
17 June 2022
Sodium is an electrolyte, and it helps regulate the amount of water that's in and around your cells. In hyponatremia, one or more factors — ranging from an underlying medical condition to drinking too much water — cause the sodium in your body to become diluted.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Klonopinkid
17 June 2022
Was on pristiq 25mg for 15 years. Definitely some slow brain function with it. Worked great but a nightmare to quit. You can't split it.
KKrandle
17 June 2022
I’ve been on Pristiq as well as a few other related drugs. They all seem to give me a little brain fog and memory loss. I sometimes have a hard time thinking of the right word to use or remembering what I did last. Not sure if memory loss is an official side effect but it is definitely a side effect for me. Only way I’ve managed it is to keep myself more alert during the day - I drink strong coffee and take vitamins and B12 shots for energy. The higher energy tends to stave off the memory issues while I’m working.
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