Alternate antidepressant not effective for Alzheimer’s agitation, trial finds

Up to 60% of people with Alzheimer’s disease experience agitation, a symptom that can be a significant burden for caregivers. Nondrug treatments are recommended as first-line interventions. Citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed for anxiety and depression, has shown promise for treating Alzheimer’s-induced agitation in patients whose symptoms don’t respond to other therapies.

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