Single subanesthetic dose of ketamine exerts antioxidant and antidepressive-like effect in ACTH-induced preclinical model of depression - PubMed

Hyperactivity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and oxidative stress represent important mechanisms that have been implicated in etiopathology of depression. Although first antidepressants were introduced in clinical practice more than six decades ago, approximately 30 % of patients w …

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Fortune: Medication (#Antidepressants) taken by 1 in 8 Americans linked to substantial increase in the risk of sudden cardiac death
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Medication taken by 1 in 8 Americans linked to substantial increase in the risk of sudden cardiac death

New research links antidepressants to potential heart health risks.

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Myth vs Fact: The Truth About Taking Antidepressants

Common misconceptions include the belief that you can never stop taking them or that they will change your personality. The drugs can bolster resilience during times of stress.

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Antidepressants linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia, study suggests https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122454.htm

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Antidepressants linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia, study suggests

New research suggests that certain antidepressants can accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia. At the same time, some drugs appear to be less harmful than others, which can help doctors make better treatment decisions, according to the study.

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