This medicine should not be used to treat behavioral problems in older
Side effects
The quetiapine MPR was unaffected regardless of formulation and lamotrigine dose (P ≥
Quetiapine was found to have limited efficacy when used in individuals with dementia
Older people with dementia-related psychosis have a high risk of death if they take medications like quetiapine (Seroquel)
Sometimes these have been deadly
Increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis: Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death
Quetiapine fumarate is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis
Detailed Quetiapine dosage information for adults, the elderly and children
However, there is very little evidence Quetiapine may increase the risk of death in older adults with mental health problems related to dementia
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After 2 months of quetiapine treatment, the patients with schizophrenia did not differ significantly from the controls, suggesting that quetiapine
If you're taking standard tablets, swallow them whole with a drink of water
You can find detailed information about this drug in the official Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)