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Will ssri antidepressants work to improve cognitive functions and memory loss of a recent multi infarct stroke dementia patient, age 67. how long should he take them until we see an improvement?

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Not directly: Anti-depressants will not improve cognition, they aid in stabilizing and improve mood, a major problem in people who suffer strokes.

Answered 4/16/2014

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Yes.: Yes but it takes 2 to 4 weeks on the right dose to actually get the full benefits.

Answered 3/17/2014

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Ssri will help: Take it as it does help little depression involved.

Answered 3/18/2014

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