Research published in Drugs
and Aging has said psychotropics
should be avoided because of the
associated risk of adverse drug
reactions and drug interactions
when prescribing for patients with
dementia.
It took place over 19 months in an
acute geriatric ward specialising in
dementia management, involving
293 patients.
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