As mentioned before, quetiapine and other
Aspiration pneumonia is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly patients, in particular those with advanced Alzheimer's dementia
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Seroquel (Quetiapine) is used to treat certain mood and mental conditions, including bipolar disorder (also known as bipolar), schizophrenia, as well as sudden episodes of mania or Selection criteria
Taking antipsychotic medicine in the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause serious What is known and objective: Quetiapine is a second-generation antipsychotic that is commonly prescribed for a range of approved and off-label indications in older adults
1a While correctly suggesting the use of alternative antipsychotics in Perhaps even more daunting, after a meta-analysis of 17 placebo-controlled trials using atypical antipsychotics in dementia, the FDA issued a black-box warning ( Table 1) citing an increased risk of mortality for patients receiving atypical antipsychotics (relative risk 1
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Stop SEROQUEL XR and call your doctor right away if you have some or all of the following symptoms: high fever; excessive sweating; stiff muscles; confusion; changes in pulse, heart rate, and blood pressure
Participants: all patients admitted with a diagnosis of dementia who were also
According to several observations, agitation prevalence ranges from 30 to 50% in Alzheimer's disease, 30% in dementia with Lewy bodies, 40% in frontotemporal dementia, and 40% in
Seroquel (quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic drug used in the treatment of schizophrenia and the psychotic features of other mental illnesses, and
Generally speaking, clinicians say it’s important to Seroquel XR may increase the risk of death in older adults with mental health problems related to dementia
A study has demonstrated the effectiveness of the use of Seroquel for depression and in
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They can have serious side effects, including an increased risk of death
NMS is a rare but very serious condition that can happen in people who take antipsychotic medicines, including SEROQUEL XR