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Antidepressants linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia, study suggests (www.sciencedaily.com)

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New research suggests that certain 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, according to the study.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago (4 children)

Well, the fact that its a relatively new debate. Also, this is a new article to me. My brother works in the pharmaceutical field as a scientist and medical liaison. He says Trintellex is what she probably needs, seeing as cita/escita are a bad mix with alcohol.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (3 children)

cita/escita are a bad mix with alcohol

How bad though?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

How long is a string? Mileage varies by person.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Sure. What's the mechanism of the adverse effects? Alcohol is always bad. Is it just extra taxing on the liver? Or is something specific going on?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Neuro scientists say any amount of alcohol is bad for the brain. My understanding is that alcohol damages dendrites and synapses in the brain.