To treat agitation and aggression in the elderly,risperidone and olanzapine were used most frequently but _____ has rapidly gained favor.

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Quetiapine has gained favor in treating agitation and aggression in the elderly as it has a lower risk of extrapyramidal side effects, which can be particularly problematic in this population. Risperidone and olanzapine are still commonly used, but quetiapine is becoming more frequently prescribed. Haloperidol and clozapine are not typically used as first-line treatments for agitation and aggression in the elderly. Aripiprazole may also be effective, but it is not as commonly used as quetiapine.

To Treat Agitation and Aggression in the Elderly,risperidone and Olanzapine