Dr. Irwin:We try to avoid antipsychotics when we can and use other treatments with less evidence, but which seem to work well in [these patients]:trazodoneorgabapentinin anxiety, insomnia, and dementia agitation. I think the jury is still out on antipsychotics in dementia. The data are confl...
the symptoms last weeks, months, or sometimes years if you don't seek treatment. If you are depressed, you are often unable to perform daily activities. You may not care enough to get out of bed or get dressed, much less work, do errands, or socialize. ...