The study also revealed key differences among various SSRIs: escitalopram (brand name Lexapro) was tied to the fastest cognitive decline, followed by citalopram (Celexa) and sertraline (Zoloft).

The SSRI escitalopram was associated with the fastest cognitive decline, followed by the SSRIs citalopram and sertraline. Mirtazapine, which has a different mechanism of action, had less negative ...

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Further, the team found differences between different types of SSRI—with escitalopram associated with the fastest rate of cognitive decline, followed by citalopram and sertraline. However ...

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Higher doses of SSRIs like escitalopram may speed up cognitive decline in dementia patients Mirtazapine had less negative impact on brain function compared to SSRIs Careful monitoring of ...

Antidepressants are frequently prescribed ... Delays in dreaming may be linked to Alzheimer's risk The SSRI drug escitalopram was associated with the fastest cognitive decline, followed by ...

The study also points to differences between different drugs. The SSRI escitalopram was associated with the fastest cognitive decline, followed by the SSRIs citalopram and sertraline. Mirtazapine ...