Factor in Antidepressants

Posted by linkadge on May 29, 2003, at 20:23:02

In reply to Re: Depression Symptoms Linked to Alzheimer's Disease, posted by Larry Hoover on May 29, 2003, at 18:09:28

Antidepressant medication has already been shown to provide robust protection of the hippocampus. Through BDNF, NGF expression, and even Serotogenic function, I'm sure the drugs provide some offset to the disease's toll.
There are even studies that sugest SSRI's and Lithium can improve the prognosis in AD, even studies that link the severity of the depression to that of the AD.
If your depression is well treated, I think you'll be in good shape.
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