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Genetic testing is transforming depression treatment by tailoring antidepressants to your DNA for better results and fewer side effects.

Researchers hope their findings help doctors prescribe antidepressants "that are better adapted for patients with dementia." ...

Key Takeaways SSRI antidepressants might speed brain decline in some dementia patientsHeavier-than-normal doses were linked with an increased rate of decline among patientsEscitalopram, citalopram and ...

Over 30 million Americans take antidepressants. Researchers found four specific types with ties to cognition loss later in life.

New study shows dementia patients who are on antidepressants, especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), over time may experience faster cognitive decline.

"Additionally, there may be a 'channelling bias,' meaning that certain antidepressants like citalopram and sertraline might have been more commonly prescribed to patients with severe dementia ...

Higher doses of popular antidepressants like escitalopram may speed up cognitive decline in dementia patients, with careful ...

Antidepressants have helped millions of people. But a recent scientific analysis suggests that the benefits of these drugs ...

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 ...