Delusions and hallucinations in dementia with Lewy bodies: Worsening with memantine

Basil Ridha; K. A. Josephs; M. N. Rossor

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Delusions and hallucinations in dementia with Lewy bodies: Worsening with memantine

Basil Ridha, K. A. Josephs, M. N. Rossor

Neurology

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Three patients with probable dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) experienced worsening delusions and visual hallucinations as a result of memantine therapy. Significant resolution occurred once treatment was discontinued. Caution is required when prescribing memantine to patients with possible DLB.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	481-482
Number of pages	2
Journal	Neurology
Volume	65
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1212/01.wnl.0000172351.95783.8e
State	Published - Aug 9 2005

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