Methods for treating dementia

摘要

This invention generally pertains to the field of psychiatry. In particular, this invention pertains to the discovery that agents which inhibit the binding of cortisol to its receptors can be used in methods for treating dementia. Mifepristone, a potent glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, can be used in these methods. The invention also provides a kit for treating dementa in a human including a glucoccrticoid receptor antagonist and instructional material teaching the indications, dosage and schedule of administration of the glucocoticoid receptor antagonist.