This undated photo provided by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. shows a bottle of Nuplazid, a drug that was tested for treating psychosis related to dementia. If regulators agree, the drug could become the first treatment specifically for dementia-related psychosis and the first new medicine for Alzheimer's in nearly two decades. Results from a study on the drug were disclosed Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at an Alzheimer's conference in San Diego.
If regulators agree, the drug could become the first treatment specifically for dementia-related psychosis and the first new medicine for Alzheimer’s in nearly two decades. It targets some of the most troubling symptoms that patients and caregivers face — hallucinations that often lead to anxiety, aggression, and physical and verbal abuse.“This would be a very important advance,” said one independent expert, Dr. Howard Fillit, chief science officer of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation.
“It’s terrifying,” said Dr. Jeffrey Cummings of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas. “You believe that people might be trying to hurt you. You believe that people are stealing from you. You believe that your spouse is unfaithful to you. Those are the three most common false beliefs.”
There were relatively few serious side effects — 5% in the drug group and 4% in the others. Headaches and urinary tract infections were more common among those on the drug. Two deaths occurred, but study leaders said neither was related to the drug.
Finally, a drug for progressives.
I know someone who could benefit from this. 👇
Came into the comments to see the joke of the day and was not disappointed. 😆
3K a month? Oh damn...
jewellepperson Can we put it in the water in red states?
Dementia Care facilities don't find cures. I.e., heiress, freind of 45 yrs, in filthy room, no window. Lifted up from bed with sling. Has been in 7 facilities in 4 months. 6 within 2 months. No beauty treatment, mani-pedis or good food just milked for her money. NewYorkStateAG
What a Godsend to Nursing Homes who won’t have to use the valuable Human Resources they can’t bill Medicare for separately. Now that seroquel has generic equivalent, a replacement was in order.
CAN WE GET SOME FOR TRUMP?
gtconway3d you probably need to ask your doctor about this medication. If your tweets are any indication of your mental state - you need it.
This is the last paragraph: 'Cost could be an issue — about $3,000 a month. What patients pay can vary depending on insurance coverage.' Does Medicare cover it might have been useful to most people too AP.
Damn, my delusions were all I had left!
Has anyone thought of offering this to Trump?
Anything for the loons suffering from TDS?
Should Be Mandatory For All In 'Public Office'
This can help Trump and his bad case of dementia.
Send some to the WH Dementia Care Unit stat!
Can we get some for Trump stat ?
Does it work on Trump Republicans?
Can we spike Trump's hamberders with it?
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