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FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Agitation Symptoms Associated with Dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease

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These symptoms are leading causes of assisted living or nursing home placement and have been associated with accelerated disease progression.” The recommended starting dosage for the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease is 0.5 mg taken once daily on days 1 to 7.

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From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors

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Medication Non-Adherence Polypharmacy increases the likelihood of medication non-adherence due to the complexity and confusion of managing multiple medications.Patients often struggle with the regimen, missing doses, taking incorrect dosages, or discontinuing medications altogether, which can lead to suboptimal treatment results.