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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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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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