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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Trazodone for Treatment of Depression, Psychosis, and Behavioral Symptoms in Patients With Dementia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 January 2005

David L. Sultzer
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA Mental Health Services, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Extract

Depression, psychosis, agitation, and aggression are fundamental clinical aspects of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other dementia syndromes. Although behavioral, environmental, and pharmacologic interventions often help ameliorate these symptoms, the efficacy of specific interventions is uncertain, and adverse effects of medications are common.

Type
Pharmacologic Approaches
Copyright
© 2000 International Psychogeriatric Association

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