My mother with FTD is taking 100 mg of Quetiapine (2X/Day). Sometimes she experiences dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness. What are some of the side effects you are seeing or experiencing?
I take that at BEDTIME only. It is very sedating, and really helps me go back to sleep when I wake up at night.
Yes, those a common side effects. Talk to her dr. You can get lower dosages of it, or cut it up for a smaller dose. Check with a pharmacist, some meds you can't cut up.
Sleepiness is one, in fact the major one. The others are all normal, and can cause an elderly person to be disoriented or a fall risk.
Other than that, is it helping? I don't know much about TX for FTD.
Seroquel (the generic name) is used for anxiety too. Time for a little check with the prescribing doc. 100 mgs is a lot for a 'newbie'. First time I took one I slept for 12 hrs. It's been a game changer for me.
If you're not going to talk to your practitioner, call or visit the pharmacy. A pharmacist knows quite a bit about drugs and their side effects. Bring a list of all her medications, even over-the-counter ones, so they can see if there are any possible contraindications.
DO NOT REDUCE on your own. Talk to her doctor about possibly reducing dosage.
A 100mg dose twice a day sounds like it would cause the dizziness, etc. My mom took it for sundowning behaviors. She started with 12.5 mg/day at 4p.m.. Over the course of four years it increased gradually , in 12.5 mg increments, to 75 mg a day, still once a day at 4p.m. This dosage was very sufficient for my mom.
Yes, those a common side effects. Talk to her dr. You can get lower dosages of it, or cut it up for a smaller dose. Check with a pharmacist, some meds you can't cut up.
Sleepiness is one, in fact the major one. The others are all normal, and can cause an elderly person to be disoriented or a fall risk.
Other than that, is it helping? I don't know much about TX for FTD.
Seroquel (the generic name) is used for anxiety too. Time for a little check with the prescribing doc. 100 mgs is a lot for a 'newbie'. First time I took one I slept for 12 hrs. It's been a game changer for me.
A 100mg dose twice a day sounds like it would cause the dizziness, etc. My mom took it for sundowning behaviors. She started with 12.5 mg/day at 4p.m.. Over the course of four years it increased gradually , in 12.5 mg increments, to 75 mg a day, still once a day at 4p.m. This dosage was very sufficient for my mom.