Dad is 90 with dementia in assisted living. Sundowners is getting him up several times a night. He gets dressed and thinks he has to go somewhere. Facility wants to medicate him, dr says seroquil. FDA says no to that med for elderly with dementia. Doubles mortality rate and stoke. Suggestions or experience? Can't take Benedryl because of prostate issue, and melatonin not option either. Help?
Yes, the FDA warns against Seoquel for elders. But at that age, I believe that alleviating the terribly upsetting and maddening ( for the patient) symptoms of sundowning, some risks need to be faced.