Dementia medication There is currently no cure for dementia, but there is dementia medication that can help with some of the symptoms. Here we explain what is available. Information Tag: Information. Medication for dementia symptoms Although no current medications stop, slow down or reverse dementia, some can temporarily help a person with their memory and thinking. Read more Information Tag: Information. Dementia medication side effects Read about possible side effects of dementia medications, what to do if you experience them and how you may be able to reduce them. Read more Information Tag: Information. Getting medication for dementia Find out about starting treatment, whether medications for other health conditions can affect dementia symptoms, and how to make changes if a medication doesn’t seem to be working. Read more Information Tag: Information. Taking medications with dementia Read about taking medications safely, practical tips to help you to remember, and what to do if you miss a dose. Read more Information Tag: Information. Stopping dementia medication It’s important not to stop taking a medication without speaking to a doctor first, as this may make dementia symptoms worse. Read more Advice Tag: Advice. Non-drug approaches to changes in mood and behaviour It is common for people with dementia to develop changes in mood and behaviour. In most cases, with the right person-centred care and support, these changes will pass. Non-drug approaches that should always be tried first. Read more Share this page on Facebook. Share this page on Twitter. Email this page to a friend. Categories Treatments and Therapies, Anti-dementia medications
Information Tag: Information. Medication for dementia symptoms Although no current medications stop, slow down or reverse dementia, some can temporarily help a person with their memory and thinking. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Dementia medication side effects Read about possible side effects of dementia medications, what to do if you experience them and how you may be able to reduce them. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Getting medication for dementia Find out about starting treatment, whether medications for other health conditions can affect dementia symptoms, and how to make changes if a medication doesn’t seem to be working. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Taking medications with dementia Read about taking medications safely, practical tips to help you to remember, and what to do if you miss a dose. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Stopping dementia medication It’s important not to stop taking a medication without speaking to a doctor first, as this may make dementia symptoms worse. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Non-drug approaches to changes in mood and behaviour It is common for people with dementia to develop changes in mood and behaviour. In most cases, with the right person-centred care and support, these changes will pass. Non-drug approaches that should always be tried first. Read more
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