Can seroquel cause delusions?

Ed1937

Just wondering because when my wife was in the hospital, they put her on seroquel without me knowing it. Now that she's in MC, she told our kids that she's afraid because someone is going to kill her. 

And she is extremely tired. She is only on a very small dose, 12 1/2 mg twice a day, but I talked to the doc today, and he will cut it to once a day to see if it helps with her being so tired, and that increases chances of falling. If it doesn't help, he is willing to stop it completely. I didn't mention the delusions because I didn't know about them when I spoke with him.

toolbeltexpert

Ed thanks for asking that question, cause my dw had her cat scan. And her BP readings 3 day in a row show some hypertension,not real high. The doctor said when he had the CT results he might call in meds to help the memory. Sadly I don't have a whole lot of hope in those. But she really needs something to help the depression and anger. I want to ask for Seroquel but I will listen to what her MD says. This will be my first time finding out what kind of part d plan she has, we my need to change next cycle to get a different plan. We have never used it and it is a basic plan. So genetic are probably gonna be our choices in whatever he prescribes. Sorry to hear things got changed with out you knowing, for some reason that seems to be a frequent issue with others as well.

terei

From what I have read, it can cause hallucinations or delusions that USUALLY dissipate after a couple weeks, but may not go away.        I think you need to wait to see if you think it’s the med that is actually causing the problem + if it will go away.

M1

Ed, it just chaps me completely that they would start anything like that without discussion with you.  Unbelievable.  

And yes, while safe for most, it could absolutely cause delusions and/or agitation, not everyone responds well to it.  And if she's petite, they should absolutely start with once daily dosing--at bedtime--and increase from there.  

I know my nerves are raw, but the way families get treated is just beyond reason.  I would raise hell (I did raise hell).

abc123

I totally agree with M1! Geese.

Boxerlover53

Hi Ed

My DH was recently put on Seroquel 25mg.  It was prescribed because he did not recognize his reflection in the mirrors and also spoke about people being in our house which made him very anxious. I've read that it is used to treat hallucinations but as with any drug people react differently.  He started out on 25mg. in the morning for 7 days and then added 25mg. in the evening.  He still tries to peek through all the mirrors I have covered and even checks the mirror in the car visor.  As far as being tired, he's no more sleepy than when he was not on it.

I read about your DW's transition to memory care.  I pray that she will become more comfortable soon. It must be so difficult for both of you.  Please be kind to yourself.

Ed1937

Thank you for the replies. I appreciate them. Have to make a call to the hospital to raise hell.

Beachfan

Ed,

Although I understand the seriousness of your situation and the indignation you must be feeling, somehow methinks you are too much of a kind and gentle person to truly “raise hell”.   At any rate, kick a$$ and take no prisoners.  We’re all on your side, but still. I’m smiling.  

Jo C.

Ed, I am so sorry this is happening.  I too learned very early re medication after a negative outcome.  I verbally and in writing stated that NO new medications were to be initiated  nor any changes whatsoever in existing medications be done without contacting me first; the only exception being if a life threatening situation arose.  I was sure to give them both my home phone number as well as the cell phone number and answered any calls from the facility as immediately as possible.

I gave this verbal and written information to the unit supervising nurse, to the med nurse, and to the DON of the facility.  I also requested it entered on the patient's written Plan of Care and brought the subect up at the next multidisciplinary Patient Care Meeting.

Sometimes trying to ensure everything was in place for my LO, I felt like a butterfly with hiccups.

J.