Psychotropic Drug Management of AD

• Goal: allow caregiver to manage problem behaviors at home as long as possible

Antidepressants

Depression, Anxiety, Agitation, Disinhibition

Antipsychotics

Psychosis, Anxiety, Agitation, Aggression

Anxiolytics

Anxiety (short-term)

Anticonvulsants (?) Agitation, aggression

Anticholinesterase (Primary Therapy)

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