Episode 578: Making a difference in indifference? Medications for apathy in dementia

Update: 2024-06-24

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In episode 578, Mike, James and Jennifer Potter try to answer the question, in patients with dementia, how safe and effective are stimulants, antidepressants, and antipsychotics for treating apathy? We look at the evidence for methylphenidate, antipsychotics, and antidepressants so tune in to find out if any of these treatments have any sort of effect in this very difficult to treat condition.

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Episode 578: Making a difference in indifference? Medications for apathy in dementia

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Episode 578: Making a difference in indifference? Medications for apathy in dementia

James McCormack

Episode 578: Making a difference in indifference? Medications for apathy in dementia