In this 10-week, double-blind, fixed-dose study, elderly institutionalized patients with dementia and agitation were randomized (3:3:2) to quetiapine 200mg/day, 100mg/day
Seroquel can cause side Rare but serious side effects listed for Seroquel can include increased risk of death in older adults with dementia
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Quetiapine may increase the risk of death in older adults with mental health problems related to dementia
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SEROQUEL is not approved for elderly patients with dementia in particular those with advanced Alzheimer's dementia
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Safer sleep aids There are several types of of treatment options for primary Quetiapine ER oral tablet is the generic version of the brand-name drug Seroquel Using quetiapine in older adults to treat psychosis that’s related to dementia increases their risk of death - Adverse effects of antipsychotic meds - Dosage and pharmacology of antipsychotics - Cytochrome P450 3A inhibitors and inducers - Dose and admin of LAI antipsychotic for schizophrenia - Monitoring for metabolic side effects of antipsychotic drugs RELATED TOPICS
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SEROQUEL is not approved for elderly patients with dementia in particular those with advanced Alzheimer's dementia
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Seroquel is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5
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Quetiapine is found in low levels (less than 1% of the parent’s dose) in breast milk
Quetiapine is only available on prescription