What is the evidence for using antidepressants to reduce anxiety for people with dementia?
Background: Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to alleviate the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, including anxiety. However, their therapeutic value is uncertain. This review sought to clarify the evidence for the efficacy of antidepressants in reducing anxiety for people w...
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| Main Authors: | Joe Bingley, Amanda Young, Terence W.H. Chong |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S295030782400105X |
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