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I am a 65 year old healthy white male taking lexapro (escitalopram) 20 mg for 4 months. since starting it, my memory has gotten poor. is there a connection? thanks
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Go see your doctor: Lexapro (escitalopram) is a strong anti-depressant ssri and affects sleep. Sleep affects memory, so in a way, I have to say there is a connection between the two. The fact that you are taking a high dose may bring more of the side effects of the medication. Go see your primary care doctor for management. He will need to wean you off Lexapro (escitalopram) and might switch you to citalapram. Good luck.
Answered 6/27/2014
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