There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (e.g., heart failure, pneumonia, stroke) when this medication is used in elderly patients with dementia. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments for dementia-related behavior problems.
See also the Warning section.
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