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Is hearing voices a side effect of dementia?

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Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

psychotic symptoms: Psychotic symptoms like hallucinations are not uncommon in the context of dementia. Delirium superimposed sometimes triggers those too. A skilled psychiatrist will know how to differentiate and treat it. Good luck.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/1/2013

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Yes: It can be a symptom of dementia.

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Answered 10/23/2013

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