Hemiplegic Migraine + Memory Loss

[Donna456]

After 3 years I have been diagnosed with hemiplegic migraines. I have had pretty much consistent symptoms, dizziness at onset followed by extreme head pain, loss of speech, facial dropping, blurred vision, rigth side weakness.. I have had permanent vision loss and my smile now permament droops. My physician started my on Verapamil in January which has been wonderful and I have only had 2 small episodes since starting, however now I am experiencing short term memory loss, I was wondering if this is common with hemiplegic migraines or more of an issue with the medication?

Thansk

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

Hope you are feeling better.
Verapamil is not known to cause memory loss. However hemiplegic migraine especially the familial variety has been associated with memory loss.
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=familialhemiplegicmigraine
Please discuss this with your doctor and let us know if you need more information.
Take care!

[aiyanaw76]

Hi, I have been suffering with hemiplegic migraines for a while now.  i often have problems with short term memory loss, so i would say that yours is due to the migraines.