Can anti-depressants or other medicines cause deterioration?
Patient: 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? Doctor: 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.