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39 yr female, i take ziac, lipitor (atorvastatin) and adderall xr. i seem to be experiencing more fuzzy thinking the last 3 or 4 months. i walk in a room and forget what i am looking. could this be meds?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fuzzy thinking: Drugs, especially adderalxr could be responsible for your fuzzy thinking.. You should also make sure your electrolytes are in balance because of the diuretic you are on.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 1/13/2016

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

MENTAL DISORDER: Lipitor (atorvastatin) and ziac se are mostly muscular aches. Adderal xr are amphetamines that should not be abused due to heart and mental complications.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

39 yr female, i take ziac, lipitor (atorvastatin) and adderall xr. i seem to be experiencing more fuzzy thinking the last 3 or 4 months. i walk in a room and forget what i am looking. could this be meds?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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