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The Annals of Pharmacotherapy: Vol. 36, No. 10, pp. 1625-1628. DOI 10.1345/aph.1A463
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Divalproex sodium therapy in elderly with dementia-related agitation

CE Pratt and SM Davis

OBJECTIVE: To review available literature regarding the use of divalproex sodium in the treatment of agitation in elderly patients with dementia. DATA SOURCES: Clinical trials and review articles were identified by MEDLINE search (1966 - March 2002). DATA SYNTHESIS: The literature provides information regarding the potential benefits and tolerability of divalproex sodium in the treatment of dementia-related agitation. This article analyzes 7 studies to better understand the role of divalproex sodium in the treatment of dementia. CONCLUSIONS: Divalproex sodium may offer a slight benefit to elderly patients suffering from dementia-related agitation. Until better-controlled trials demonstrate statistical significance and comparisons with established treatments are performed, practitioners should use divalproex sodium cautiously.


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