Does benzodiazepine help with agitation in dementia patients?

No direct evidence for the efficacy of benzodiazepines in managing agitation in dementia patients was identified. While used in some cases, benzodiazepines should be considered with caution due to significant safety concerns and the preference for non-pharmacological interventions.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-11-05
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23971048
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Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
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Abstract

No direct evidence for the efficacy of benzodiazepines in managing agitation in dementia patients was identified. While used in some cases, benzodiazepines should be considered with caution due to significant safety concerns and the preference for non-pharmacological interventions.

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