Atypical antipsychotics
Advantages:
Can reduce agitation and psychosis
Can be associated with increased risk of stroke in AD
Disadvantages:
Can provoke severe neuroleptic sensitivity reactions in DLB
Not recommended for use in dementia by the UK CSM
Antidementia agents
Cholinesterase inhibitors may improve apathy and mood
symptoms
Memantine may reduce agitation
Antidepressants
Can reduce depression and emotional lability
Benzodiazepines
Not advised in people with dementia