026 4 Drugs for Alzheimer's & Other Dementias: FAQs & Tips

Only four medications are FDA-approved to treat Alzheimer's and other dementias. Dr. K covers everything families should know, including how these drugs work in the brain, how well they help, common side-effects, when to consider stopping, and practical tips for those on or considering these drugs.
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In This Episode:

Only four medications are FDA-approved for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Dr. K explains how they work and addresses frequently asked questions. She covers:

The two different categories of medication that are FDA-approved, and how they work to help people with dementia
The different stages of dementia, and how this relates to the FDA-approval of these drugs
How well these drugs work, and what families can expect
Common side-effects of these medications
Whether these medications work for mild cognitive impairment
When to consider stopping these medications
Which vitamins might also help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Practical tips for people considering these medications or already taking them

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