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Can antidepressants cause brain stroke?

2021-01-22 11:32:32
Hello i am on nexito forte, opiprime 50 and depkey 10 since 2 months! I am scared that antidepressants will give me a brain stroke? Will they? I have read on google and i am very scared about stroke
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No, antidepressants dont give brain stroke. This is the side effects of googling information related to medicines rather that consulting your queries with consultant. So dont worry and follow your Psychiatrist's advice.

Answered2021-01-22 13:39:35

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Hi please consult a Psychiatrist and follow the advice. You may read and understand medication and side effects but do so from professionally written website. In healthy individuals antidepressants do not lead to stroke Depression responds to psychological therapy i.e CBT. You may consult a clinical psychologist who is expert in CBT
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continue Medication and consult a clinical psychologist
Health Tips
maintain a mood diary. regular exercise and walking helps

Answered2021-01-22 16:39:09

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Given your age and without any known bleeding disorders, antidepressants are unlikely to cause to brain stroke. Your worry about this might be a part of your underlying anxiety disorder. Best wishes

Answered2021-01-22 14:32:43

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