Antidepressants worsened cognition in patients with dementia, according to a new study, but some experts strongly disagree with the findings.

Researchers hope their findings help doctors prescribe antidepressants "that are better adapted for patients with dementia."

A new population-based study led by researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden has found a common first-line class of medications prescribed to dementia patients for depression could be hastening their cognitive decline, while also putting individuals at greater risk of fractures and an earlier death.

Dementia patients who took antidepressants saw faster declines in thinking ability as the Alzheimer’s Society demands regular medication reviews for patients

"We found that antidepressants were associated with worse cognitive decline, but not all antidepressants were equal. Our findings could help guide choice of antidepressant in pati

New research suggests that 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,