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How Does Alcohol-Related Dementia Differ From Alzheimer's?

Christine Kennard
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
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For Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and alcohol dementia it is essential that abstinence from alcohol is observed. Help with detox may be required. Symptoms can be improved.

 

The acetylcholinesterase inhibitors like Aricept used to stabilize symptoms of Alzheimer's are not used in alcohol dementia or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

 

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