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Most patients with dementia have some behavioural and psychological symptoms. While aggression and agitation are easily recognised, symptoms such as apathy may be overlooked. Behavioural and psychological symptoms should be managed without drugs whenever possible. ⋯ They should be regularly monitored for adverse effects. If the patient's symptoms resolve with drug treatment, reduce the dose after two or three months. Stop the drug if the symptoms do not return.
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