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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:51 pm


Treatment

In some cases, appropriate treatment for the underlying condition can resolve dementia completely or partially. The type of treatment depends on the condition. For example, antibiotics are used to treat infection, and surgery is performed to remove a blood clot or tumor.


The goal of treatment for irreversible conditions is to control symptoms. Three FDA-approved drugs may provide symptomatic relief for Alzheimer's: donepezil (Aricept®), galantamine (Reminyl®), and riv...Read the full article

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