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9. Medications to Avoid

People taking another Alzheimer's treatment should avoid certain medications unless under the supervision and guidance of a physician. People with Alzheimer's should not take sleep aids because these can lead to more confusion and increase the chance of falls.

Antipsychotics are often used to treat agitation, aggression, and paranoia and have serious side effects that can be life-threatening in older people with dementia. People with Alzheimer's disease should only take these medications if the doctor agrees that their symptoms are severe enough to warrant the risks.

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