dementia, Antidepressants

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.
Antidepressants May Worsen Dementia, Study Shows
New study shows dementia patients who are on antidepressants, especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), over time may experience faster cognitive decline.
Antidepressants might hasten decline from dementia
A specific class of antidepressant medications -- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors -- actually might speed up brain decline among some dementia patients, a new Swedish study suggests.
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 be worsening dementia — why doctors will still prescribe them
New research suggests that certain antidepressants could accelerate cognitive decline in dementia patients, though outside experts urge caution in interpreting the findings.
Experts question study linking antidepressants to cognitive decline
A new study published in BMC Medicine suggests antidepressant use may accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia, but some health experts are cautioning against drawing such conclusions. In the study,
Some Antidepressants Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Dementia Patients
"We found that antidepressants were associated with worse cognitive decline, but not all antidepressants were equal. Our findings could help guide choice of antidepressant in pati
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),
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Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin
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'Heartbreak as dementia made grandad forget me'
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Just 5 Minutes of Movement a Day Could Help Prevent Dementia
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Bruce Willis' daughter gives glimpse into actor’s birthday plans with ‘ironclad’ family as he battles dementia
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New resources in Kansas helping Alzheimer's and dementia patients
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Dementia warning as lack of crucial vitamin putting people at risk of disease
The study's findings suggested a need for older adults to take supplements, even if their B12 levels were considered "normal" ...
Researchers identify potential link between retinal changes, Alzheimer's disease
A team of scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine has identified that an eye condition affecting the retina, ...