... Parkinson’s today. I’ve read that the only drug approved for Parkinson’s patients is Nuplazid. Reading about Seroquel doesn’t sound good. Any thoughts from anyone? Its other name is quetiapine.
Parkinson's Disease - Our doctor prescribed Seroquel for my wife’s hallucinations caused by...
Question posted by 19Frgib89 on 3 Aug 2023
Last updated on 2 August 2023 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
3 Aug 2023
Hi, 19Frgib89!
Seroquel (generic - quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic commonly prescribed to control hallucinations which occur in Parkinson's patients. In clinical studies it's been shown to be effective without worsening motor disability and causes relatively fewer side effects than many other antipsychotic medications,
It's not meant to treat the disease itself.
Regards,
Wildcat
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