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I've been experiencing severe short term memory loss for the last year and a half. i'm only 43. been on zoloft (sertraline) for 16y. on crestor for about 7y.

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Neurologic exam: Your symptoms merit a careful examination by a neurologist as well as a comprehensive medical exam. Sometimes, memory loss is a side-effect of a drug.

Answered 2/3/2013

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