Geriatrician Questions Drowsiness

is Quetiapine known to make one drowsy?

My father is 67 years old and has been recently recommended Quetiapine 25mg. However, he has been complaining of drowsiness ever since he started taking it. Is it a known side effect of the drug?

5 Answers

Yes
Yes, people can feel drowsy. So, take it at night or talk to the provider to reduce the dose.
Yes, it can cause drowsiness.
Yes it is. It may be helpful to take at bedtime.
Yes, it makes people drowsy.