What drugs are used to treat frontotemporal dementia agitation?
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The behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) is often characterized by significant personality changes and agitated behaviors, which can severely impact both the patient and their caregivers. Non-pharmacological interventions are the first-line treatment approach for managing agitation in FTD, with medications considered when symptoms become severe or dangerous. A variety of drug classes are used, often on an off-label basis, to address the specific behavioral challenges associated with FTD agitation.
