[CarolynS]

If this was posted by someone else, my apology for the duplication.

Newer Antidepressants May Be Safe for Parkinson's Patients

Paxil, Effexor improved depression without worsening motor symptoms in small study

A new study published online April 11 and in the April 17 print issue of Neurology shows that this is not the case, at least when it comes to the antidepressants Paxil (paroxetine) [In Europe, Paxil is known as Seroxat.] and Effexor (venlafaxine).


Depress is a serious illness we should not ignore.
From 2011, Nature Reviews, Neurology
"Depression occurs in around 35% of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and is often persistent. Symptoms of depression can be evident in individuals at the time of diagnosis and might develop in the premotor stage of the disease. The underlying mechanisms of depression in PD are not known in detail, but changes in brain structure, signaling by neurotransmitters, and levels of inflammatory and neurotrophic factors are all suggested to contribute to its development. Psychosocial factors and pain could also have roles in depression. Changes in dopaminergic, noradrenergic and serotonergic systems in patients with PD might help to explain the incidence of depression in these individuals."

Another reference from MJFF in 2011.