NIHR Signal: Antidepressants do not help treat depression in people living with dementia

Expert commentary is provided for a review of 10 RCTs (n=1,592) which found little difference in depression scores between placebo and antidepressants after 6-13 weeks treatment. This review will discourage prescribers from using antidepressants to treat depression in dementia.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news