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Effectiveness of atypical antipsychotic drugs in patients with Alzheimer's disease

Authors :
Schneider, Lon S.
Tariot, Pierre N.
Dagerman, Karen S.
Davis, Sonia M.
Hsiao, John K.
Ismail, Saleem M.
Lebowitz, Barry D.
Lyketsos, Constantine G.
Ryan, Michael J.
Stroup, T. Scott
Sultzer, David L.
Weintraub, Daniel
Lieberman, Jeffrey A.
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. Oct 12, 2006, Vol. 355 Issue 15, p1525, 1538 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The effectiveness of atypical antipsychotic drugs in outpatients with Alzheimer's disease is assessed. Adverse effects offset advantages in the efficacy of atypical antipsychotic drugs for the treatment of psychosis, aggression, or agitation in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Subjects

Subjects :
Alzheimer's disease -- Drug therapy
Antipsychotic drugs -- Dosage and administration
Psychoses -- Drug therapy

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
355
Issue :
15
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.154604852

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