Does donepezil worsen for FTD? Understanding the Risks and Alternatives
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In stark contrast to its use in Alzheimer's disease, donepezil is generally not recommended for Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and has been shown to potentially worsen behavioral symptoms in a subgroup of patients. The distinct underlying neuropathologies of these two forms of dementia explain why a treatment for one can be ineffective or even harmful for the other.
