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Antidepressant Use Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Dementia Patients, Study Finds

Dementia patients taking antidepressants may face faster cognitive decline, especially at higher doses.
Antidepressant Use Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Dementia Patients, Study Finds
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Cara Michelle Miller
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Patients with dementia who take antidepressants may face faster cognitive decline, a new Swedish research suggests.

Depression is very common among people with this neurodegenerative disease. The two conditions are strongly linked, with depression raising the risk of dementia and vice versa.

Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.