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Antidepressants may hasten decline from dementia, study says. Experts are unconvinced

By CNN  
   February 25, 2025

Doctors often use antidepressants to manage the depression, anxiety and agitation that accompanies a diagnosis of dementia. Now, a new study suggests the use of antidepressants may hasten the cognitive decline of people with dementia. It’s a conclusion that some experts consider unwarranted.

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