Antipsychotics and dementia

Antipsychotics and dementia

Results Conventional antipsychotics have been widely used for BPSD; an efficacy superior to placebo was shown only at high doses, but they were associated to several and severe side effects [1]. Atypical antipsychotics showed an efficacy superior to placebo in randomized studies in BPSD treatment, with better tolerability profile vs. conventional drugs [3]. However, in 2002 trials with risperid...

Atypical antipsychotics to treat the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia

Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common in older adults with dementia and can be associated with a rapid decline in cognitive and functional status. This article reviews the current literature supporting the use of atypical antipsychotic medications in this population. Among the currently available atypical antipsychotics, risperidone and olanzapine have been the most widely studied in double-blin...

The use of atypical antipsychotics in dementia: rethinking Simpson's paradox

Higher rates of cerebrovascular adverse events (CVEs) and mortality for dementia patients taking active drugs were reported during industrysponsored clinical trials of atypical antipsychotics for the treatment of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Since then, the use of antipsychotics for BPSD has not been recommended on the basis of advisory warnings issued by regulatory...

Understanding of Antipsychotics in Elderly Patients with Dementia

Behavioral and psychological symptoms are often apparent and major issues in elderly patients with dementia, and are potentially the cause of the caregiver’s stress, thus leading these patients to nursing homes. Aging is a major risk factor for dementia, and using antipsychotics due to behavioral psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) present a challenge task in geriatric psychopharmacology,...

Reducing Antipsychotics for Dementia Patients in Nursing Homes.