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Does Fluoxetine Cause Memory Loss

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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends medications for RLS or periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) only for persons who fulfill strict diagnostic criteria, and who experience excessive sleepiness that occurs as a result of these conditions. Little is known about the best way to treat RLS, but some experts suggest the following:

  • Over-the-counter pain relievers and possibly mineral and vitamin supplements (particularly folic acid in people who might be deficient) should be t...
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Cognitive Problems in Multiple Sclerosis Part II
By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

...shown that one of the SSRI drugs for depression (fluoxetine) can decrease immunology related... Read more »

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Aging Memory Loss – How to use Brain Aerobics to Build a Better Memory
By Dharma S Khalsa, MD , Health Expert

Aging and memory loss - two things most of us think go hand-in-hand. But science tells us they do... Read more »

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Stress, Aging and the Brain
By Dharma S Khalsa, MD , Health Expert

...research reveals that stress may cause short term memory loss? Well, it's true. Stress, anxiety,... Read more »

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Five Early Symptoms You Should Recognize to Prevent Further Memory Loss
By Dharma S Khalsa, MD , Health Expert

...what to watch for — so you can prevent further memory loss and mental decline. It is currently... Read more »

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Instead of Dementia, Memory Loss May Be Caused by a Forgotten Traumatic Brain Injury
By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

...a blow to the head may be the culprit for unexplained memory loss.   Symptoms from the... Read more »

Health Guide

Depression and Teenagers: Some Basics
...Luvox (SSRI) fluvoxamine 8 and older (for OCD) Paxil (SSRI) paroxetine 18 and older Prozac (SSRI) fluoxetine 18 and older Serzone (SSRI) nefazodone 18 and older Sinequan doxepin 12 and older ... Read more »
Bipolar Medications
...approved for bipolar maintenance treatment.Symbyax, a drug that combines olanzapine and the antidepressant fluoxetine, was approved in 2003 for treatment of bipolar depression.Risperidone,... Read more »
Medications Used for Migraine Prevention
...can also be fatal in overdose.Other Antidepressants. Serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) include fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), and fluvoxamine (Luvox). SSRIs are... Read more »
Encephalitis: Viral: Symptoms
...lightFeverHeadacheVomitingLethargy and reduced consciousnessSeizures -- uncommon with West Nile virusMemory lossStiff neck and back -- Stiff neck with fever and headache would indicate... Read more »
Anemia: Symptoms
...problems develop. Vitamin B12 deficiencies cause neurologic symptoms (numbness and tingling, depression, memory loss, and irritability), and folate deficiency may result in depression and dementia... Read more »

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