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Does using antidepressants effect my IQ?

2023-06-02 13:31:12
I was prescribed by a doctor to use Ventab DXT for 3 weeks and wanted to know all of its side effects and it's affects on my cognition abilities.
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No: cognitive difficulties may be a symptoms of depression and are often not associated to memory but instead to attention and concentration difficulties.
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Continue the medication Consult your doctor for any further issues

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It will be okay ..don't worry ..no it's will not , it will improve your cognition

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Instead of focussing on side effects it is advised to look for its benefits as venlafaxine is a safe snri antidepressant! It does not effect cognitions but for negative thoughts
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Continue medication and ask doubts to your doctor all your doubts should be answered All the best

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