Oxazepam and Memory Loss: What Users Say

• Gol...
• March 2, 2015

For Anxiety "Following a massive heart attack in 2013, I was prescribed this med while in the hospital to relax and to help with my insomnia. They are fabulous. The only thing I have noticed shortly after using it is that my memory is not so sharp and I am constantly looking for words. Despite this, I plan on continuing to use it as this medicine helps me greatly in the quality of life. I suffered for 15 years of non-sleep, which highly contributed to my massive heart attack at a young age of 56 with no previous symptoms nor family background. The issue is my doctors do not want to prescribe this med, and this worries me a great deal. They are essential to me living a productive life!"

• Gra...
• June 16, 2019

For Anxiety "I was in several inpatient mental health wards over the past 8 years, both public and private. Initially, they diagnosed me with schizophrenia and depression (then later anxiety). I think there aren't many benzodiazepines I have not tried. During inpatient treatment, I was given high doses of Lorazepam, which was somewhat difficult to cease, Lorazepam more so than Xanax! Following this, I was prescribed Diazepam for years as an outpatient. I abused it, but with little consequence! I stopped taking it abruptly and had no withdrawals. Then my psychiatrist prescribed me Oxazepam, and well, it is difficult/pointless to abuse for me personally, but excellent for managing anxiety symptoms without much sedation or amnesia. I currently take 30 mg mane daily and rarely 15 mg extra nocte. This magic pill (Alepam/Serapax) has also reduced my desire for other drugs of abuse, both medical and illicit. Thank you, Lord, for oxazepam!"

• Gen...
• May 7, 2017

For Anxiety "I have been on oxazepam 10 mgs for over 15 yrs now. It works. Only one problem. My memory is gone. At age 64 yrs old. I can now see the difference. My life is not the same anymore. I have no life. I don't recommend long-term use of this drug as it is habit forming. I have tried many times to come off. Not easy - most doctors today do not give out this drug. It is not common in the USA as they would rather give you another benzo. My advice is to stay away from all benzos, but if I had to have one (and I know this does not make sense), but this one works the best for anxiety, stomach problems, and high blood pressure. Better than Valium."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2019

For Anxiety "I have been taking this medication, oxazepam, for the last month and a half. My dosage is half of a 15 mg tablet 3 times a day. I find it has had some unwanted side effects, like muscle twitching, confusion, dizziness (feeling like I'm on a boat even when I'm sitting or lying down), jumbled speech, memory loss, and I seem to wake up and can't get back to sleep. My honest advice would be to use this medication cautiously."

• Bip...
• February 4, 2019

For Anxiety "Wonderful prevention of panic attacks. However, serious memory loss! My adult daughter says I always seem 'out of it' or confused. The med is doing what I need it for...preventing panic attacks. Therefore, overall, it's great, except for memory loss."