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Suggest Medication For Alzheimer's Disease And Anxiety
Question: Would this drug be safe to use for an alzheimers with apparent anxiety. YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Can be given for anxiety in alzheimers with safety
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Ativan is not a drug for alzheimers and is usually given for anxiety, agitation, sedation in alzheimers.
It is a benzodiazepine group of drug.
For anxiety it can be given safely with risk of sedation.
Drugs specific for alzheimers are memantine, rivastigmine and used when required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Can be given for anxiety in alzheimers with safety
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Ativan is not a drug for alzheimers and is usually given for anxiety, agitation, sedation in alzheimers.
It is a benzodiazepine group of drug.
For anxiety it can be given safely with risk of sedation.
Drugs specific for alzheimers are memantine, rivastigmine and used when required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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