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4. Seroquel is very controversial when used for dementia. People feel that it impairs the patient.

Reply to elleng (Reply #2)

Thu Dec 15, 2011, 02:14 PM

Dec 2011

My experience with my father was that it alleviated his suffering and allowed him to continue to live at home cared for by his family. Others see it differently.

I have never seen any mention of Seroquel used for alcoholism. I just have this one very dramatic experience to go on.

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Alcoholism in the elderly. [View all] enough Dec 2011 OP

Thank you, enough. pnwmom Dec 2011 #1

VERY interesting. elleng Dec 2011 #2

Seroquel is very controversial when used for dementia. People feel that it impairs the patient. enough Dec 2011 #4

Post appears unlocked now. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2011 #3