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Antidepressant vortioxetine linked to greater cognitive and mood improvements in Alzheimer’s patients

Antidepressant vortioxetine linked to greater cognitive and mood improvements in Alzheimer’s patients
health8/9/2025

A year-long study suggests vortioxetine may offer greater improvements in both cognition and mood for people with Alzheimer’s disease and depression compared to other antidepressants, potentially making it a promising treatment option alongside standard Alzheimer’s therapies.

A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease suggests that vortioxetine, an antidepressant with a unique multimodal mechanism, may offer greater benefits for both mood and cognitive function in people with Alzheimer’s disease who also ... [6103 chars]