Atypical Antipsychotic Utilization in Dementia Patients at a Long-Term Care Facility: A Retrospective Study (P3.206)

CONCLUSIONS: Atypical antipsychotics used in low doses for psychotic related behaviors were highly effective and well tolerated in this population. Despite black-box warnings, antipsychotics should not be discouraged in this setting. Further prospective study is urged.Disclosure: Dr. Scharre has received personal compensation for activities with Forest Laboratories Inc. for speaking, and with Eli Lilly & Co. as a consultant. Dr. Scharre has received research support from Pfizer Inc., Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy, Bristol Myers Squibb Co., Phylogeny, and the Mangurian Foundation. Dr. Chang has received research support from the Mangurian Foundation. Dr. Nagaraja has received research support from the Mangurian Foundation. Dr. Merjanian has nothing to disclose. Dr. Greenley has nothing to disclose. Dr. Davis has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Aging, Dementia, and Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology: Clinical Aspects Source Type: research