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Treating Agitation in Patients with Dementia

September 13, 2021

Eran Metzger, MD

Medical Director of Psychiatry, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, MA. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Dr. Metzger has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

The behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia can be challenging to manage. Dr. Metzger discusses his approach in the diagnosis and treatment of agitated patients with dementia.

How to Use Pramipexole

February 10, 2020

Pramipexole is a selective agonist at the dopamine D3 receptor, which is thought to regulate hedonic drive. It is FDA approved in Parkinson’s disease and restless legs syndrome, and has five randomized controlled trials in depression.

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