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Home » Does Mirtazapine Treat Agitation in Dementia?

Does Mirtazapine Treat Agitation in Dementia?

April 1, 2022
From The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report
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Agitation often accompanies dementia. While behavioral interventions are the first line intervention, they are often not fully effective. A variety of medications can be used to treat behavioral symptoms, but not without risk. Antipsychotics increase mortality rates in patients with dementia.


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