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A member asked:
Hey i'm gonna take ssri's for dysmorphophobia but i learned that i can have short time memory loss is it a frequent side effect ?i have exams soon
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not frequent, maybe: Infrequent, but if your exams are coming up soon and you dont need treatment right away you might want to wait before starting.
Answered 7/2/2015
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SSRI's: In my experience memory loss is not a common symptom of taking ssri's, although some patients have indicated memory loss which may be due to depression and anxiety more than caused by the medication. Discuss the possibilities with your doctor, if your concentration is good you may want to wait until your exams are complete just in case.
Answered 12/10/2013
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