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.