Posted by 49er on October 16, 2010, at 9:18:11
In reply to Re: Thinking of coming off meds » 49er, posted by SLS on October 16, 2010, at 8:44:06
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> > > Stupid? Could be the drugs. Could be the illness progressing. Cognitive impairments due to depression tend to worsen as one ages and the illness is left untreated.
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> > I am confused by this point because Maxime is being treated and on several meds. I know causation doesn't equal correlation but it seems logical that her complaints of cognitive impairment are due to the meds.
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> The point regarding the existence of cognitive deficits associated with major depressive disorder is fact. Whether or not Maxime falls into this category, I can't know for sure. I guess we'll find out if she decides to discontinue her medications whether or not they are responsible for any cognitive impairments.
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> By the way, why would it be logical that it is the medication rather than the illness producing the cognitive impairments reported by Maxime?
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> I am sure of nothing.
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I don't disagree that cognitive deficits can be associated with depression. But in my opinion, far too may researchers blame side effects from meds that cause cognitive impairment on the illness. They simply refuse to believe that the drugs can cause harm.
Actually, even if she discontinues her medication slowly, she won't know for quite awhile what the cognitive effects are due from. I finished my taper in June and I am still dealing with cognitive issues that are definitely not related to depression. My guess is its the insomnia that is a withdrawal issue that is causing the problems but who knows.
They have improved by the way but are definitely still an issue.
Well, when someone is on several meds and is complaining of cognitive impairments, that is a logical place to look. This isn't just a a psych issue as how many times, do we hear of senior citizens on several meds being diagnosed with dementia only to find that when they were taken off the meds, everything was fine
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