Efficacy of Memantine on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms Related to Dementia: A Systematic Meta-Analysis

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Ian Maidment · Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Chris Fox · University of Kent

Malaz Boustani · Indiana University

Jorge Rodríguez-Menés · University of Kent

Ruth C. Brown · Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

Cornelius Katona · University of Kent

Abstract

Initial data appear to indicate that memantine decreases NPI scores and may have a role in managing BPSD. However, there are a number of limitations with the current data; the effect size was relatively small, and whether memantine produces significant clinical benefit is not clear.

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Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Nutrition and Health in Aging Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments

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Published in: Annals of Pharmacotherapy

Volume 42, Issue 1, pp. 32-38

DOI: 10.1345/aph.1k372

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Efficacy of Memantine on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms Related to Dementia: A Systematic Meta-Analysis

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