Antidepressants may be worsening dementia decline — why doctors will still prescribe them
People with dementia don’t just lose their memories — they often battle depression too, with specialists estimating up to half of patients experience this side effect. But experts are now raising doubts about whether treatments meant to help are doing more harm than good,
Dementia: Some Antidepressants May Speed Up Decline, Neuroscientists Warn
Researchers hope their findings help doctors prescribe antidepressants "that are better adapted for patients with dementia."
Antidepressants may hasten decline from dementia, study says. Experts are unconvinced
Antidepressants worsened cognition in patients with dementia, according to a new study, but some experts strongly disagree with the findings.
Do Antidepressants Speed Cognitive Decline in Dementia?
A real-world analysis suggests antidepressants may lead to faster cognitive decline in patients with dementia, but experts urge caution in drawing any firm conclusions.
Antidepressants Might Accelerate Dementia Decline
Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to people with dementia for symptoms like anxiety, depression, aggressivene
Study explores link between antidepressant use and cognitive decline in dementia patients
New research suggests that antidepressants can accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia. At the same time, some drugs appear to be less harmful than others, which can help doctors make better treatment decisions,
Dementia warning as antidepressants could speed up memory loss in older people
Antidepressants may accelerate memory loss in older adults with dementia, a major Swedish study has revealed. Research from the Karolinska Institute found that patients taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs),
Is RFK Jr. actually banning SSRIs? Here’s what Floridians taking antidepressants need to know
President Donald Trump issued an executive order last week for a team to study the use of antidepressants in children.
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Antidepressants linked to faster cognitive decline in certain patients
A new study revealed that antidepressants could speed up brain decline in some of the dementia patients.According to HealthDay, antidepressants are commonly prescribed to people dealing with anxiety, ...