Quetiapine Dosage Guidelines for Special Populations

Elderly Patients

• The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends an initial dose of 12.5 mg twice daily for elderly patients with psychiatric conditions or delirium, with a maximum dose of 200 mg twice daily 1, 2
• Elderly patients are at risk of transient orthostatic hypotension and more sedating effects, requiring careful dose escalation and monitoring 1, 2