How do you treat behavioral disturbances in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies?
How do you treat dangerous behavioral disturbances (aggression, nighttime wandering) in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)?
Answer from: at Community Practice
The best medication for behavioral symptoms and Lewy body disease is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It reduces hallucinations and dream-like delirium. When more is needed, a small dose of quetiapine at night may be helpful. SSRIs reduce anxiety and can reduce aggression.
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