Does memantine (Namenda) have value for a DLB patient?
While there has been some conflicting data on memantine in LBD, new research from a small clinical trial shows memantine may be beneficial in LBD. Data from a larger trial is currently being analyzed and will provide a clearer picture in the near future. It has been suggested to me that quetiapine (Seroquel) is the only medication that should be given to my husband who has DLB when he has “bad behavior.” What is your opinion and suggestion for the best medication for these behavioral problems? They make caregiving much harder. The first course of treatment for LBD, cholinesterase inhibitors, has been shown to be effective in treating hallucinations and other psychiatric symptoms of LBD. However, the effect is not immediate. If hallucinations they are disruptive or upsetting, physicians may recommend a cautious trial of a newer antipsychotic medication. Your doctor is showing caution for a good reason. Severe sensitivity to neuroleptics is common in LBD. Neuroleptics, also known as anti
