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Can Lisinopril And Phenytoin Be Taken For Short-term Memory Loss?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015
Question: I am studying for an insurance exam, having real trouble with retaining what I study. I take Lisinopril 10mg twice a day and Phenytoin SOD EXT 100 mg once per day. Could either of these be creating my problem?
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Possible Phenytoin

Detailed Answer:
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You are studying for an exam an you have noticed lack of short term memory. You are concerned that one of your medication may be affecting your memory. There can be some memory problems with the phenytoin especially if you have toxic levels. If you have not seen your doctor recently or had a phenytoin level then I would check with them and get blood levels done. I strongly discourage from stopping the phenytoin for any reason until you have seen you doctor. Stopping it can cause seizures.

Your Lisinopril has nothing to do with memory issues.

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Can Lisinopril And Phenytoin Be Taken For Short-term Memory Loss?

Brief Answer: Possible Phenytoin Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns. You are studying for an exam an you have noticed lack of short term memory. You are concerned that one of your medication may be affecting your memory. There can be some memory problems with the phenytoin especially if you have toxic levels. If you have not seen your doctor recently or had a phenytoin level then I would check with them and get blood levels done. I strongly discourage from stopping the phenytoin for any reason until you have seen you doctor. Stopping it can cause seizures. Your Lisinopril has nothing to do with memory issues. I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any further questions