Psychiatric Medications Associated with Increased ALS Risk and Progression
TL;DR
A Swedish study found that the use of psychiatric medications such as anxiolytics, hypnotics, sedatives, and antidepressants is associated with an increased risk of developing ALS and worse outcomes after diagnosis, including shorter survival and faster functional decline, suggesting a potential link between psychiatric symptoms, medications, and ALS progression.
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