Antidepressants for agitation and psychosis in dementia

DP Seitz, N Adunuri, SS Gill, A Gruneir… - Cochrane Database …, 2011 - cochranelibrary.com
DP Seitz, N Adunuri, SS Gill, A Gruneir, N Herrmann, P Rochon
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2011cochranelibrary.com
Background Agitation and psychosis are common among older adults with dementia and
are challenging to manage. At the present time, little is known about the efficacy and safety
of antidepressant medications when used to treat these symptoms. Objectives To assess the
safety and efficacy of antidepressants in treating psychosis and agitation in older adults with
Alzheimer's disease, vascular, or mixed dementia.
Background
Agitation and psychosis are common among older adults with dementia and are challenging to manage. At the present time, little is known about the efficacy and safety of antidepressant medications when used to treat these symptoms.
Objectives
To assess the safety and efficacy of antidepressants in treating psychosis and agitation in older adults with Alzheimer's disease, vascular, or mixed dementia.
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