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Does escitalopram cause memory loss?

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I am sorry for your loss Eagle74. I have used lexapro for about a year. Along with pain and anxiety meds. All of these meds seem to affect my memory in a negative way. I believe sleep and anxiety meds to be the worst of them all when it comes to short term memory loss. I would definitely discuss with your doctor. read more

Lexapro seems to cause memory loss, especially short term memory loss, in some people who use it. These issues might be related to the fatigue side effect that sometimes comes along with the drug, or might be part of the initial depression the Lexapro is designed to treat. read more

When I spoke to the doctor who prescribed the Lexapro for me, she actually had about the same reaction as you did "No, there's nothing wrong with your memory" "No, there is no way this drug is causing the symptoms you're describing", but there is no other explanation for my memory loss except for the Lexapro. read more

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