TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2000//
TI  - A retrospective chart review of gabapentin for the treatment of aggressive and agitated behavior in patients with dementias
JO  - American journal of geriatric psychiatry
A1  - Hawkins, J. W.
A1  - Tinklenberg, J. R.
A1  - Sheikh, J. I.
A1  - Peyser, C. E.
A1  - Yesavage, J. A.
SP  - 221
EP  - 225
VL  - 8
IS  - 3
N2  - In a 24-patient case series from retrospective chart review, the authors examined the use of gabapentin for the treatment of aggressive and agitated behaviors in nursing home patients with a DSM-IV diagnosis of dementia. On Clinical Global Rating Scale scores, 17 of 22 patients were much or greatly improved; 4 were minimally improved; and only 1 remained unchanged. Two of the 24 patients discontinued use of the medication because of excessive sedation. No other significant side effects were noted in treatment lasting up to 2 years.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1064-7481
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -