Feb 16, 2022
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.