Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Agitation and Dementia

<p>Which medications can be used for acute and chronic agitation in dementia?<br /> 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.</p> <p>Faculty: Jim Phelps, M.D.<br /> Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D.</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/cme-program?section=pricing&utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=[Libsyn]OPC141"> <strong>Learn more about Premium Membership here</strong></a></li> <li><a href= "https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/publication/quick-take-vol-31-2612?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=[Libsyn]OPC141"> <strong>Earn 0.5 CMEs: Quick Take Vol. 31</strong></a></li> <li><strong><a href= "https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/section/agitation-and-dementia-prevention-and-treatment-strategies-in-acute-and-chronic-conditions-2612-5099?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=[Libsyn]OPC141"> Agitation and Dementia: Prevention and Treatment Strategies in Acute and Chronic Conditions</a></strong></li> </ul>