Observation and patient disposition after quetiapine poisoning

Admit patients following a quetiapine poisoning if they have significant sedation, respiratory depression or hypotension.

Discharge patients if they remain asymptomatic for at least 6 hours after ingesting an immediate-release quetiapine preparation, or at least 12 hours after ingesting a modified-release quetiapine preparation.

Sedative drugs can continue to cause significant cognitive impairment for several days following exposure. Advise patients not to drive or operate machinery for at least 3 days after discharge.