title: Treatment of sexual disinhibition in dementia: case reports and review of the literature.
abstract: Behavioral problems are common in dementia patients. They are complex in nature and are often the presenting symptoms of dementia. Its management poses continuous challenge. Gabapentin is an antiepileptic agent that has a role in the management of behavioral problems in demented patients such as agitation and aggression. Its role in treating sexual disinhibition has never been addressed. We describe 3 nursing home residents in 2 dementia units whose sexual disinhibition was effectively treated with gabapentin.
authors.affiliation: Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Veteran Affairs Medical Center, University of Florida, College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: Chadi
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Alkhalil
authors.forename: Fawad
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tanvir
authors.forename: Bachar
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Alkhalil
authors.forename: David T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Lowenthal
mesh_terms: D000085:Acetates / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000368:Aged; D000588:Amines; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003509:Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D000077206:Gabapentin; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000187:drug effects*; D005680:gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
chemical_list: D000085:Acetates; D000588:Amines; D000927:Anticonvulsants; D003509:Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; D005680:gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; D000077206:Gabapentin