Only 40% of patients on antidepressants and anti-inflammatory drugs
responded to their SSRI medication
54% of patients on SSRIs and not on anti-inflammatory medications
responded to their SSRI drug
The researchers explain that a significant number patients with
Alzheimer's disease, for example, suffer from depression, which needs
to be treated effectively to prevent more severe Alzheimer's
symptoms. They add that depression among elderly individuals also
raises the risk of developing Alzheimer's. If depression can be
treated effectively, most likely the chances of developing
Alzheimer's would be reduced.
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