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2. Agitation (dementia) - Wikipedia

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   On May 11, 2023, the FDA approved brexpiprazole (brand name – Rexulti [4]) as a prescription medication for treatment of agitation in dementia. [5]Medical treatment may begin with a cholinesterase inhibitor, which appears safer than other alternatives although evidence for its efficacy is mixed.

3. Brexpiprazole - Wikipedia

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   Brexpiprazole, sold under the brand name Rexulti among others, is an atypical antipsychotic medication used for the treatment of major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. [11] [13] [14] The most common side effects include akathisia (a constant urge to move) and weight gain. [12]

4. Cannabis pill may reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's ...

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   Agitation is a common problem that people with Alzheimer’s disease experience. Researchers are interested in finding the best ways to manage agitation, including determining which medications ...

5. Doctors Say This Nighttime Behavior Can Be A Sign Of Dementia

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   Here's how to distinguish "sundowning"—agitation or confusion later in the day in dementia patients—from typical aging, from doctors who treat older adults. ... including dementia, medication ...

6. Sundowning - Wikipedia

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   Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, [1] is a neurological phenomenon wherein people with delirium or some form of dementia experience increased confusion and restlessness beginning in the late afternoon and early evening. It is most commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease but is also found in those

7. Type 2 diabetes drugs could lower dementia, Parkinson's ... - AOL

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   Some drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes could also help lower a person’s risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Image credit: martin-dm/Getty Images.

8. List of psychiatric medications by condition treated - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of psychiatric medications used by psychiatrists and other physicians to treat mental illness or distress. The list is ordered alphabetically according to the condition or conditions, then by the generic name of each medication. The list is not exhaustive and not all drugs are used regularly in all countries.

9. A Common Drug Could Lower Your Dementia Risk By 35 ... - AOL

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   One study published in December 2022 found that semaglutide lowered the risk of dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes. Another study found that fellow GLP-1 medication liraglutide may protect ...