Posted by KimberlyDi on July 30, 2003, at 9:44:21
In reply to effexor, motivation, cognitive ability, posted by DissTired on July 30, 2003, at 2:17:27
Word recall problems? H*ll yes!!!! It's driving me nuts. I was previously quick thinking. Now I feel like my memory banks have been wiped clean. I'm on Effexor 100mg 3x daily.
KDi in Texas> Hi,
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> I have tried every medicine in the book and currently on a VERY small dosage of effexor. This drug works for me in terms of making me less depressed (the only drug in a while that does) but the side effects are too much at even 37.5 mgs. My Qs are these.
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> What drugs work best for low motivation (I have a dissertation to finish, but can't seem to care enough about it when on effexor)?
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> I know there are word recall probs on effexor. I can't spell anymore either. Do these go away when you stop taking it? Any research that anyone knows of on this issue?
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> Do others experience low cognitive ability on effexor, or is it maybe my depression, even though I don't feel all that bad (on my scale)?
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> Thanks in advance for any input.
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