A case of inappropriate sexual behaviour in mixed dementia. Issue 4 (July 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gomes‐Pinto, Alister
• Is Part Of: Progress in neurology and psychiatry. Volume 18:Issue 4(2014)
• Page Start: 21
• Page End: 22
• Publication Date: 2014-07
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Periodicals; 616.805
• DOI: 10.1002/pnp.339
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1367-7543

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="pnp339-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p id="pnp339-para-0001">There is currently no first‐line psychotropic indicated in the management of inappropriate sexual behaviours in dementia (ISBD). This case report highlights the treatment of a patient with mixed dementia, who developed significant ISBD symptoms which resolved upon commencing a popular SSRI. The authors include an evidence‐based summary of other medications which have demonstrated some success in reducing ISBDs.</p> </abstract>