Management of Lewy Body Dementia
Addressing Lewy Body Dementia: This article offers a comprehensive guide on managing its diverse symptoms
2023-12-25 19:59:16 - Editor
Dementia
Use Rivastigmine
OR
Aricept
Motor problems
Carbidopa-Levodopa : Can worsen psychosis
Do not use Trihexyphenidyl (anticholinergics worsen confusion)
Depression
Use SSRI
Psychosis: For hallucinations and delusions use:
Clozapine (Avoid other antipsychotics such as Olanzapine)
OR
Pimavanserin (Nuplazid)
Antipsychotics are also dopamine antagonists and worsen parkinsonian symptoms
Parkinsonian meds are dopamine agonist and can worsen hallucinations.