Alzheimer's Treatment

Alzheimer's Information

Treatment for Behavioral Symptoms

Some medicines may help control behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, such as:

Sleeplessness
Agitation
Wandering
Anxiety
Depression.

Treating these symptoms often makes patients more comfortable and makes their care easier for caregivers.

(Click Alzheimer's Disease Medication for more information about medications used for Alzheimer's treatment.)

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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