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Episode 578: Making a difference in indifference? Medications for apathy in dementia
Manage episode 425387861 series 22979
In episode 578, Mike, James and Jennifer Potter try to answer the question, in patients with dementia, how safe and effective are stimulants, antidepressants, and antipsychotics for treating apathy? We look at the evidence for methylphenidate, antipsychotics, and antidepressants so tune in to find out if any of these treatments have any sort of effect in this very difficult to treat condition.
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Making a difference in indifference? Medications for apathy in dementia
233 episodes
Manage episode 425387861 series 22979
In episode 578, Mike, James and Jennifer Potter try to answer the question, in patients with dementia, how safe and effective are stimulants, antidepressants, and antipsychotics for treating apathy? We look at the evidence for methylphenidate, antipsychotics, and antidepressants so tune in to find out if any of these treatments have any sort of effect in this very difficult to treat condition.
Show notes
Tools for Practice
Making a difference in indifference? Medications for apathy in dementia
233 episodes
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