Parkinson Disease And Depression: What Is The Link?

Nervous System Mia Garnsey

Treatment Options

A physician might suggest one of the following medication :

SSRIs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like sertraline (Prozac) and fluoxetine (Zoloft)
serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), such as venlafaxine (Effexor)
other antidepressants, including bupropion (Wellbutrin)

The doctor will work with the patient to determine the optimal drug or set of therapies for them because drugs might interact and not all options are suitable for everyone.

A 2012 research concluded that SSRIs and SNRIs may help persons with Parkinson’s disease have fewer depressive symptoms.

Mia Garnsey January 2, 2022

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