Best treatments for dementia
8 products may treat dementia, spanning FDA drug classes such as phenothiazine, atypical antipsychotic, serotonin reuptake inhibitor. The current highest-rated option is procomp. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 8 drugs we list for dementia, 5 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as phenothiazine, atypical antipsychotic, serotonin reuptake inhibitor. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for dementia — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for dementia: 1. Procomp · 2. Risperdal · 3. Citalopram Hydrobromide
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Phenothiazine | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | Atypical Antipsychotic | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 3 | 68/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | 56/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Atypical Antipsychotic | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Phenothiazine | No data | — | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Phenothiazine | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Kit | Atypical Antipsychotic | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | — | No data | — | View → |
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Full ranking · 8 treatments
procomp
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Procomp (Prochlorperazine Maleate) is a phenothiazine used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea, Psychotic Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.48/30· 3 forms Save up to 71% in classrisperdal
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Risperdal (Risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, Tourette Syndrome.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.07/30· 8 formscitalopram hydrobromide
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Citalopram Hydrobromide is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat Alcoholism, Dementia, Depressive Disorder, Diabetic Neuropathies.
uzedy
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Uzedy (Risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat Autistic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, Tourette Syndrome.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.07/30· 8 formsprochlorperazine edisylate
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Prochlorperazine Edisylate is a phenothiazine used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea, Psychotic Disorders.
prochlorperazine maleate
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Prochlorperazine Maleate is a phenothiazine used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea, Psychotic Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.48/30· 3 forms Save up to 71% in classFrequently asked
- What treats dementia?
- Our catalog lists 8 products that may treat dementia, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is procomp.
- What is the best-rated treatment for dementia?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — procomp ranks highest among the products we list for dementia. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat dementia?
- Treatments for dementia span FDA drug classes including phenothiazine, atypical antipsychotic, serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.