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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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.

  • orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 day ago

    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.

        • Limerance@piefed.socialEnglish
          1·
          1 day ago

          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?

          • Redditsux@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
            21·
            1 day 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.