What Causes Dementia While On Seroquel?

Posted on Sat, 24 Sep 2016

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Question : Seroquel has been prescribed for an 86 year old female who had a stroke 10 years ago and is now suffering with dementia, anxiety, sleeplessness, and occasionally takes Ativan, Tylenol pm, vancomycin to combat c deficile and receives nourishment only through a peg tube. Is the right medication to give and is it safe?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Seroquel is a very safe and effective medication for treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and irritability associated with dementia. This is actually the treatment of choice here. I would encourage you to continue this medication in this scenario.

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