Posted by ed_uk on May 2, 2006, at 13:47:28
In reply to Re: Drugging up old people with Atypicals, posted by Caedmon on May 2, 2006, at 11:32:52
Inappropriate prescribing of APs is a definite concern. Atypical APs produce a large increase in *mortality* in elderly patients with dementia. They have, as a result, received a black-box warning from the FDA.
Risperidone (Risperdal), usually at a dose of 0.5mg bid or similar, can be an effective treatment for paranoia, delusions and hallucinations in patients with dementia.
Ed
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