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.

  • Redditsux@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    6·
    1 day ago

    Boy that would some family debate. What’s holding her back from switching to others suggested here?

    • orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      8·
      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·
              23 hours 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.