SSRIs can help with behavioral problems in dementia patients.

January 1

Some preliminary evidence suggests this may be the case.

Antipsychotics are currently the mainstay for treating agitation and psychotic symptoms such as paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions.

But antipsychotics are only modestly effective...have lots of side effects...and increase the risk of stroke and mortality in dementia patients.

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