Best treatments for dementia
8 products may treat dementia, spanning FDA drug classes such as atypical antipsychotic, phenothiazine, serotonin reuptake inhibitor. The current highest-rated option is risperdal. 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 atypical antipsychotic, phenothiazine, serotonin reuptake inhibitor. 4 of 8 carry a safety score, from 54 to 72 out of 100. 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. Risperdal · 2. Procomp · 3. Citalopram Hydrobromide
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Solution | Atypical Antipsychotic | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Phenothiazine | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 3 | 66/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | 54/100 | 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
risperdal
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 formsprocomp
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Procomp (Prochlorperazine Maleate) is a phenothiazine used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea, Psychotic Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.54/30· 3 forms Save up to 69% in classcitalopram hydrobromide
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Citalopram Hydrobromide is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat Alcoholism, Dementia, Depressive Disorder, Diabetic Neuropathies.
uzedy
PrescriptionFDA-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 ~$3.54/30· 3 forms Save up to 69% 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 risperdal.
- What is the best-rated treatment for dementia?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — risperdal 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 atypical antipsychotic, phenothiazine, 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.
Where this ranking comes from
Our score is computed from public FDA data — not from opinion, sponsorship or user votes. How we rate.
- FDA Drug Enforcement (recall) database — the recall history behind the safety score
- DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) — the FDA labels we quote for uses, dosing and warnings
- Drugs@FDA — approvals, strengths and marketing status