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Can Daily Dose Of Citalopram Lead To Memory Loss?

I have been taking thirty milligrams of citalopram, daily, for about two years. I have noticed for some time short term memory loss. I recently had a memory test with a neurologist and passed just fine. Has there been a relation between this drug and my problem, or is this more age related ( I m sixty- six and have been retired for almost ten years).
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
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Dear User,
Thanks for posting a query at healthcare magic.

Citalopram does not have any effect on memory loss.

In your case there may be following reasons for your short term memory loss.
1. Age associated- but this is very mild form and does not impair your functioning.
2. Condition for which you are taking citalopram- depression in old age generally present with memory problem also.
3. There may be initial stage of development of dementia. With detailed history and neuroimaging only we can determine wehether this is the case?
4. If you are having blood pressure or diabetes or both than it may point toward vascular dementia.

If it is possible for you to get complete psychological assessment than do it as soon as possible. If you do not find one contact me.
I will try my best to help you.
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Can Daily Dose Of Citalopram Lead To Memory Loss?

Dear User, Thanks for posting a query at healthcare magic. Citalopram does not have any effect on memory loss. In your case there may be following reasons for your short term memory loss. 1. Age associated- but this is very mild form and does not impair your functioning. 2. Condition for which you are taking citalopram- depression in old age generally present with memory problem also. 3. There may be initial stage of development of dementia. With detailed history and neuroimaging only we can determine wehether this is the case? 4. If you are having blood pressure or diabetes or both than it may point toward vascular dementia. If it is possible for you to get complete psychological assessment than do it as soon as possible. If you do not find one contact me. I will try my best to help you. Thanks