Pharmacologic management of the symptoms of dementia.

From: American Family Physician | Date: July 1, 1990| Author: Krishnan, K. Ranga Rama; McDonald, William M. | Copyright information

Since people are living longer, dementia (mental disorder) is becoming an increasingly important health care issue. The primary goal of the management of patients with dementia is to try to find the underlying cause. Many patients with dementia also have symptoms of depression and agitation, which in many cases can be managed by the administration of drugs. Patients with dementia who are depressed usually respond to antidepressant therapy. The dosage of antidepressants given to the elderly mu...

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