Citation

Oshima N. Psychogeriatr. 2008; 8(4): 175-177.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Japanese Psychogeriatrics Society, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1479-8301.2008.00243.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Background:  Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) increase the burden of caregiving. In 2004, the US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on an increase in the mortality rate in elderly patients using antipsychotics. Thereafter, although the need for antipsychotics for BPSD has increased, discussions regarding their indication have continued.