Best Science Medicine Podcast - BS without the BS

Best Science Medicine Podcast - BS without the BS


Episode 268: An agitating podcast on benzo’s for agitation in dementia

March 03, 2015

In episode 268, Mike and James discuss the use of benzodiazepines in the management of agitation in demented elders. We discuss the evidence and realise that the evidence is at best iffy. Nonetheless, they seem to be as effective as antipsychotics but both classes of drugs have side effects and should be used in low doses and stopped as soon as possible. 


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