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Could The Loss Of Memory Be Due To The Increased Dosage Of Nortriptyline And Lorazipan?
Ihave been taking Nortriptyline for 12 months 2x 10 mg tabs at night,for depression and sleep difficulty.My doctor has recently increased the dose to 3x10mg.For the last 3 months i have experienced forgetting the name of something I know well in the middle of a sentence. the doctor increased the dose 3 weks ago to wean me off a very low dose lorazipan tablet i had been taking for sleeplessness.Please would you let me have your opinion
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Usually benzodiazepine effect on memory rather than antidepressant. In your case, may be due to some underline stress or depressive symptoms, you still have forgetfulness. I think, carry on with same dose of nortriptyline ans wait for few days. If you stay with same problem, that mean, you need another antidepressant.
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Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Thanks for using healthcare magic
Usually benzodiazepine effect on memory rather than antidepressant. In your case, may be due to some underline stress or depressive symptoms, you still have forgetfulness. I think, carry on with same dose of nortriptyline ans wait for few days. If you stay with same problem, that mean, you need another antidepressant.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
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