Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Agitation and Dementia
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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
