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Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 2016
Question: My mom is suffering from acute dementia.. Unable to do her daily chores... Completely bed ridden with a broken hand and leg... Now always in an agitated state.. She is taking donapzil. Memantine 10.. How to keep her under control... Any more medicines needed.. Age 65..
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
A low dose antipsychotic (preferably quetiapine) can be used

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Although there are multiple medications which can help in agitation associated with dementia but I feel a low dose of quetiapine scores over all other antipsychotics.

The other options are SSRI which includes sertrailne and escitalopram.

The other antipsychotics which can be used for agitation include low dose of risperidone or olanazapine.

I will request you to discuss 12.5 to 50 mg of quetiapine for control of agitation with her psychiatrist.

I hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Acute Dementia

Brief Answer: A low dose antipsychotic (preferably quetiapine) can be used Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. Although there are multiple medications which can help in agitation associated with dementia but I feel a low dose of quetiapine scores over all other antipsychotics. The other options are SSRI which includes sertrailne and escitalopram. The other antipsychotics which can be used for agitation include low dose of risperidone or olanazapine. I will request you to discuss 12.5 to 50 mg of quetiapine for control of agitation with her psychiatrist. I hope this helps you. Thanks and regards.