In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss the use of antipsychotic medications for people with Lewy body dementia.

This episode will cover:

— Risks associated with antipsychotics for Lewy body dementia.

— Differences between typical and atypical antipsychotics.

— FDA warnings on antipsychotic use in dementia care.

— Alternative approaches before considering medication.

— Key antipsychotics to avoid and those used with caution.

REFERENCES:

⁠https://www.lbda.org/treatment-of-behavioral-symptoms-when-to-consider-antipsychotic-medications-in-lbd/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6353494/

Treatment of Lewy Body Dementia by LBDA

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Treehouse | ⁠⁠https://letsbambu.com/treehouse⁠⁠

List of Antipsychotics | https://letsbambu.link/antipsychotic-list

Podcast: Lewy Body Dementia – Those Darn Lewy bodies! | ⁠Episode 042⁠

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Video: 4 Cardinal Symptoms of Dementia with Lewy Bodies

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