Antipsychotic Prescribing Guidance and Distressed Behaviour in People Living with Dementia

Distressed behaviour in people living with dementia can include a range of symptoms. Antipsychotics are sometimes prescribed to manage distressed behaviour, however, there are other methods to help manage stress with these patients.

Please refer to the below resources about giving antipsychotics to people living with dementia:

• East of England Antipsychotic Prescribing Guidance Distressed Behaviour toolkit
• Identifying possible causes of distress for people living with dementia
• Care Home Guidance