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Can Anti-depressants Or Other Medicines Cause Deterioration?

My aunt has been on various anti-depressants for over 30 years. She has a history of cancer, has many digestive problems, and is 95 y/o. She has become increasingly agitated, and lately paranoid about friends stealing from her. Can anti-depressants or other meds cause deterioration or is it more likely just her age/Alzheimer s symptoms?
Sat, 4 Jan 2014
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Thanks for query .all though antidepressants in fact all mood changing drugs have side effects and her age also has adding effects on it.it is better to take a regular follow up with psychiatrist as you mention she is being paranoid.
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Can Anti-depressants Or Other Medicines Cause Deterioration?

Thanks for query .all though antidepressants in fact all mood changing drugs have side effects and her age also has adding effects on it.it is better to take a regular follow up with psychiatrist as you mention she is being paranoid.