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Ssri causing confusion

2021-08-09 07:12:21
Can SSRI based anti depressants cause confusion in initial days ? How long is it expected ? How to minimize it
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SSRI per say will not lead to confusion, however it can at times lead to decrease in sodium levels in blood especially in elderly on antihypertensive, which inturn can lead to confusion
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Answered2021-08-09 08:38:30

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U need to get your serum electrolytes done .
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