Many seniors require ongoing medications for chronic conditions such as heart failure, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, prostate enlargement, and many others. Reviewing these medications can reveal incorrect doses, drug interactions, side effects, or poor compliance (taking drugs inappropr...
There is no cure for dementia with Lewy bodies, although there are treatments that may lessen symptoms. Medications that may be used includecarbidopaandlevodopa(commonly marketed as Sinemet), a dopamineprecursordrug combination that addresses symptoms of parkinsonism, and cholinesterase inhibitors, which ...
If agitation represents a manifestation of the underlying disease process, evidence supports the use of several therapies; although, no single agent has FDA approval for dementia-related agitation. The second portion of the session reviews the latest evidence for commonly prescribed medications for the...
Haloperidol decreases aggression in patients with dementia but can cause somnolence, fatigue, and extrapyramidal symptoms. (SOR: A, based on a meta-analysis.) The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) citalopram and sertraline improve agitation and psychosis and have been suggested as a ...
Depression, sleep problems, hallucinations, parkinsonism, or agitation are also treated with appropriate medication. Occupational therapy helps the patient or caregiver make the home safer to prevent accidents and teaches practical coping mechanisms, e.g., reducing clutter to help focus. Physical therapy...
Psychosis and agitation frequently occur in older adults with dementia. Medications are often prescribed to treat these symptoms and antidepressants are increasingly used for these symptoms. We reviewed the evidence for the effectiveness and safety of antidepressants for the treatment of agitation and psyc...
The following list of medications are related to or used in the treatment of this condition. Haldol haloperidol Hydergine Haldol Decanoate ergoloid mesylates How can I manage dementia? You may begin to need an in-home aide to help you remember your daily tasks. Ask your healthcare provider for...
Dementia-related agitation is a common and costly condition that is distressing, debilitating, often dangerous and usually difficult to treat in a safe and reliable manner.1 Clinicians are caught between the 'devil' of medications with unfavourable risk-benefit profiles2 and the 'deep blue sea' ...
Agitation includes combativeness, hyperactivity, disinhibition, wandering, and restlessness. Environmental interventions are preferred for mild symptoms; medications are the treatment of choice for severe manifestations. Traditional neuroleptics have been the mainstay of treatment for agitated behavior in ...
In some people, medications for Alzheimer's may help with behavioral symptoms and perhaps slow down the mental decline. They may delay the need for placement into a nursing home. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, such as donepezil (Aricept), galantamine (Razadyne) and rivastigmine (Exelon), can be...