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What Causes Short Term Memory Problems, Dizziness And Instability?

I m having short term memory problems and dizziness and instability. I was put on Namenda XR 28 mg. and the instability and dizziness has gotten significantly worse. I have quit taking them twice and I have been off them fo 48 + hours and I m still like in a daze. I m 86 years old and this whole thing has just gotten much worse in the last few months. YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 18 Feb 2021
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Your symptoms can be age related, you can consult a neurologist and if he suggests then get a MRI brain done and further treatment.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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What Causes Short Term Memory Problems, Dizziness And Instability?

Hello Your symptoms can be age related, you can consult a neurologist and if he suggests then get a MRI brain done and further treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist