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khassa
05-22-2009, 07:44 AM
Following is the procedure how they use the medicines in dementia
To correct an underlying condition causing dementia, such as thyroid replacement for hypothyroidism, vitamins for lack of vitamin B12, or antibiotics for infections To maintain mental functioning for as long as possible when dementia cannot be reversed
To prevent worsening of vascular dementia from future small strokes in people with high blood pressure and high cholesterol
To manage depression, insomnia, hallucinations, agitation, and aggression

admin
06-03-2009, 09:39 AM
If a person suffers from Alzheimer's disease which is most common form of dementia, we consider antidementia drugs to delay the progress. They aren't cure but they could slow the progress of dementia.

gotorightway123
09-23-2009, 09:56 AM
To correct an underlying condition causing dementia, such as thyroid replacement for hypothyroidism, vitamins for lack of vitamin B12, or antibiotics for infections To maintain mental functioning for as long as possible when dementia cannot be reversed
To prevent worsening of vascular dementia from future small strokes in people with high blood pressure and high cholesterol
To manage depression, insomnia, hallucinations, agitation, and aggression