Posted by turalizz on May 31, 2002, at 17:01:39
In reply to Psyche Meds and Intelligence, posted by Mimi on May 31, 2002, at 11:07:49
> Dear all,
>
> I've noticed a decline in my IQ since starting psyche meds. Does anyone else have this problem?
> I used to read voraciously and now I find reading difficult. I also have memory problems. Anybody out there with ideas about the correlation between memory and psyche meds?
> Thanks a million,
>
> MimiAnticholinergic antidepressants (like the tricyclics) are really bad for your cognition and memory. According to my experience, so are the SSRI's (maybe not so bad) and Effexor.
I wouldn't use any antidepressant that has significant anticholinergic effect, and I would augment my meds with a smart-drug like piracetam or vinpocetine. I find these two (piracetam and vinpocetine) to be very good to improve memory.
cem
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