Antipsychotic use in dementia: a systematic review of benefits and risks from meta-analyses

Conclusions: Antipsychotics have demonstrated modest efficacy in treating psychosis, aggression and agitation in individuals with dementia. Their use in individuals with dementia is often limited by their adverse effect profile. The use of antipsychotics should be reserved for severe symptoms that have failed to respond adequately to nonpharmacological management strategies.
Source: Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research