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A member asked:
I have been taking mirtazapine for 10 years. i have heard that alzheimers can be caused by certain anti depressants. could you please advise. thanks?
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They don't: Alzheimer's cause is unknown. Human body proteins (not food) are a suspect but there is no way modern anti-depressants (which I dislike and would love to see used less could have had any role in the cases we've seen in these last several decades. They weren't there. Still, 10 yrs is a long time and I'd agree w/ a consideration/trial of life w/out it. Discuss w/ Dr. if you agree. Don't just stop!
Answered 9/11/2014
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