Behavioral Symptoms
Treatment Options for Alzheimer’s-Related Agitation
Some people with Alzheimer’s disease develop significant agitation. Treatment usually begins with looking for triggers such as pain, illness, medication effects, sleep disruption, or environmental stress and using non-drug approaches whenever possible.
FDA-approved prescription options are available for some adults with agitation associated with Alzheimer’s dementia. These medicines have different risks and are not appropriate for everyone, so treatment should be individualized by the healthcare team.