HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

What Causes Memory Loss After Taking Zyprexa?

Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014

Question: I seem to be loosing my memory since taking zyprexa.I s there anything I can do?

Answered by Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Problem of forgetfulness.. could be Zyprexa.. could be other things.. need more information..

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking in HCM.

Use of Zyprexa (olanzapine) can cause problem of forgetfulness as it decreases alertness by increasing sedation.

It can also due to mild depression.

Please give me more details about your illness for which you are taking this drug.

After that I could probably give you a much better way to overcome your problem of memory loss.
Memory enhancement drugs like Admenta and Donepezil are a possibility, but only after knowing the cause of your problem. These are prescription drugs though, so you will need to contact your Primary Care Physician if we decide these medications are necessary.

Please give me a detailed history and I will do my utmost to help you.

Hope I have answered your query..
Take care
Regards
Dr awadhesh p XXXXXXX solanki

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki (39 minutes later)

I'm taking zyprexa for schizophrenia. My diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder. I also take Depakote. 20 mg of zyprexa and 750 mg of Depakote. Before I was on zypexa I heard very disturbing voices which caused me to talk outloud in anger. Since taking zyprexa the voices have quieted and I can distinguish between reality and delusions much more- about 85 percent of the time and I no longer talk out loud to the voices.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it could be pseudodementia

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for providing more information.
You seem to be showing signs of 'pseudodementia', most probably a part of post schizophrenic depression.

I would suggest that you first go for brain MRI to rule out any structural issues with the brain.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) can also cause these symptoms.

Tab Vitamin E and other antioxidants should be helpful here as well.
Tab donepezil and tab admenta are medications that would help you as well, in my opinion. They require a prescription though.

You will need to discuss this situation and my reccomendations with your psychiatrist and remain working with them in close concert.

Hope I have answered your question.
Regards
Dr awadhesh p Singh solanki

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki (5 hours later)

My doctor gave me a super simple memory test and told me there was nothing wrong with my memory when I passed it but I must forget things about 30 times a day. My other concern is frequent urination. Could this be caused by the medications I'm taking? Thank you so much for your help.

Answered by Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
due to post schizophrenic depression

Detailed Answer:
Your problem of forgetfulness is due to post schizophrenic depression.
Also known as pseudodementia.
Some antidepressants drugs will help you a lot.
Visit your psychiatrist for these drugs and above mentioned drugs.
Yes, your urination problem is drug induced.
Don't worry about it.
You will fine within 3 weeks after taking these drugs.
Take care
Regards
Dr awadhesh p Singh solanki

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki (9 hours later)

What antidepressant drugs do you recommend? And also do you recommend taking the Admenta and Donepezil or just one of them?

Answered by Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
both medicines..

Detailed Answer:
These drugs will improve your memory. You can take both the drugs after consulting your doctor.
Antidepressants like escitalopram or sertaline will be best for you. Visit your doctor to prescribe them.

Take care.
Hope my answer helps you.
Regards
Dr awadhesh p Singh solanki

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki (49 minutes later)

Doctor, you were very helpful. Would it be possible to contact you again in the future if I have any more questions after this two day period is over?

Answered by Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can contact me by asking directly to me. You can post the question directly to me through the below link.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68936

Take care
I wish you good and healthy life.
Regards
Dr awadhesh p Singh solanki MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki (9 hours later)

Doctor I'm taking full advantage of the time we have and have another question as well.According to Ayurveda the kidneys are trying to get rid of toxins in the body thru the urine. Could this frequent urination be the kidney's way of getting rid of the medications I'm taking? I'm really inclined to Ayurveda healing and have had a recent good result from some things I just tried the last couple of days. There's an ayurvedic website called Homeveda where they offer remedies from your kitchen and remedies using common ayurvedic herbs like brahmi etc. I tried one for schizophrenia and one for depression and I didn't hear voices at all today they also suggested a breakfast for memory improvement and that seemed to help. I hope you can continue to have patience with me. But I thought I'd use your expertise while we still have time. I'm pretty poor and can't really afford on going contact with you at this point so I'm trying to get as many questions answered as I can.
Thanks in advance

Answered by Dr. Awadhesh P Singh Solanki (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
ayurvedic medicines role in schizophrenia

Detailed Answer:
i can understand your situation.
answer of your questions
1. yes ayurvedic drugs can cause increase urine frequency.
But do not worry as it is not harmful to body.
2. But i do not think that their is any ayurvedic medicine which one can use to treat schizophrenia.
3. antipsychotic drugs can cause excessive urination noted in some patients.
As these drugs cause increase urinary tract infection.
Hope my answer helped you.
take care
regards
Dr awadhesh p XXXXXXX solanki

Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T