Does Effexor cause memory loss?

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Does Effexor cause memory loss?

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Effexor (venlafaxine) and memory loss-Yes, it is possible for Effexor (venlafaxine) to cause some memory loss. However, this is uncommon. See the link to an article that studies this: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21557759.