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My father (94 years) with dementia is taking clonazepan (.25 mg am and .50 mg pm) but his anciety can not be handled. there is other best for him?
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Consider Antidep.: A class of antidepressants referred to as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are often used to treat anxiety in older dementia patients who require it for long-term use, according to the "Treatment of Dementia and Agitation: A Guide for Families and Caregivers," published by the UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center. These medications can include Lexapro, (escitalopram) Prozak, Pakil and Zoloft. The Alzheimer's Association reminds patients and caregivers that no medications have been specifically approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat behavioral or psychiatric symptoms related to dementia, which means that the exact dosages are not known, nor are the potential side effects or long-term effects.
Answered 6/27/2014
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