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What Causes Dementia While On Seroquel?
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?
Brief Answer:
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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.
Dr Sheppe
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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.
Dr Sheppe
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