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Etizolam & escitalopram over cognition
Hello mam/sir.
I have anxiety (generalized +social) .
for that i was prescribed fluoxetine,it didn't work so soc changed it to bupropion xl 300.
from today i am prescribed escitalopram(5 mg)+erizolam(.5).
my question is: does these meds(bupropion, etizolam, escitalopram) would affect memory or cognition??
i am preparing for civil services so i needed a second opinion on effects of these meds,(brain fog is affecting studies,i can read for 12+ hours but don't grasp most of the thing.first time having such experience.)
PS: bupropion, week 17
escitalopram+etizolam: day 1.
question: effect of these 3 meds over memory and cognition.
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None of these medicines would deter your cognition. Infact, anxiety affects memory, concentration, a lot more.
It is likely that your worry (anxiety) would make you your productivity much lesser as you would require to focus.
Also please notice, the effects of all medicines takes about an average of 2-3 weeks to show. Further, there is a reduction in percentage of anxiety not a 0-100 change.
All the best for you exam.
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Trust your doctor. Medicines take a little while to work.
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Try to take a deep breath when very anxious. Once your exam is over - Try therapy for anxiety in combination to understand n treat the source of your anxiety.
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