TY - JOUR PY - 2008// TI - Beneficial and adverse effects of pharmacotherapy with risperidone on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) JO - Psychogeriatrics A1 - Oshima, Norihito SP - 175 EP - 177 VL - 8 IS - 4 N2 - 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.

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