Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Agitation and Dementia

Which medications can be used for acute and chronic agitation in dementia? For acute agitation, you might consider the use of haloperidol. For chronic agitation, you could consider citalopram: Its efficacy has been found to be equal to that of antipsychotics in randomized trials. Faculty: Jim Phelps, M.D. Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 0.5 CMEs: Quick Take Vol. 31 Agitation and Dementia: Prevention and Treatment Strategies in Acute and Chronic Conditions