I dive deep into four general categories of medications that are often prescribed for people living with dementia: antidepressants, mood stabilizers, benzodiazepines (spoiler alert--not a good option), and antipsychotics. Learn why these medications are prescribed and what problems may happen when your family member takes them. This information is for educational use only. Consult your healthcare professional before making any medication changes. I hope that this information assists you with having conversations about medications with your healthcare provider.
Here are the studies I mention:
Seitz DP, Adunuri N, Gill SS, Gruneir A, Herrmann N, Rochon P. Antidepressants for agitation and psychosis in dementia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2011(2).
McCleery J, Cohen DA, Sharpley AL. Pharmacotherapies for sleep disturbances in dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016;11:CD009178.
Baillon SF, Narayana U, Luxenberg JS, Clifton AV. Valproate preparations for agitation in dementia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018;10:CD003945.
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