Posted by 49er on November 18, 2007, at 12:09:53
In reply to Nardil or SSRIs + Cognition, + LongTerm Memory esp, posted by Questionmark on November 12, 2007, at 2:01:48
Hi Questionmark,
I was on Adderall, Wellbutrin XL, Doxepin, and Remeron. Before I started tapering off of these meds, my already bad memory (learning disabilities) worsened considerably on these meds. I woud lose things and have no memory of losing them as it was like I never owned them to begin with. I found that very scary.
Alot of people blew me off and said it was menopause, which I didn't believe for a minute. Once I started tapering these meds, my memory improved considerably. I could get ready to leave for work and all of a sudden, remember I was forgetting something like my lunch. That wouldn't have happened on a full complement of meds.
Unfortunately, as I get lower in the amount of meds I am taking, the memory problem is worsening again. I understand what when you taper, things like this will happen.
In my opinion, your concerns are definitely valid and you are not being selfish by raising them. Only you can decide if the benefits are greater than these side effects. I decided that for me personally, they weren't. For me, tapering off these meds is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. Of course, you mileage may vary.
49er
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