Options for Treating Dementia : There is no full cure for dementia, and the two primary ways its symptoms are managed are with medication and non-drug therapy. Not all drugs are licensed for every type of dementia.
Dementia medications:
- Cholinesterase inhibitors: These drugs raise the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This chemical may improve memory and help in decision-making. It may also delay the worsening of symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Memantin: This drug is used to delay the onset of cognitive and behavioral symptoms in people with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s disease. Memantine may help prolong the time that persons with Alzheimer’s disease are able to retain their typical mental capacities.
- Aducanumab: This medication is another one that has been approved, however study is still ongoing.
