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When do you select cholinesterase inhibitors vs NMDA-antagonist medications in patients with moderate Alzheimer’s dementia?

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Psychiatry · University of Washington
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Cholinesterase inhibitors should be given to all patients (unless there is a contraindication) with Alzheimer's dementia since this class slows cognitive and functional decline as well as reduces all-cause mortality. Memantine, an NMDA receptor antagonist, is only FDA-approved for moderate to severe...

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