Seroquel can cause side effects that range from mild to serious
Quetiapine is a drug designed to reduce hallucinations and delusions experienced by people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
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Seroquel (quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic drug used in the treatment of schizophrenia and the psychotic features of other mental illnesses, and for mood disorders
What Is Seroquel? Seroquel’s drug class is called atypical antipsychotics
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Your risk may be higher if you also use certain other medicines for infections, asthma, heart problems, high blood pressure
The most common side-effects include feeling sleepy or dizzy, headache, and increased weight
Initially 25mg twice daily on day 1; increase by 25–50mg 2–3 times daily on days 2 and 3; target 300–400mg/day in 2–3 divided doses by day 4; may adjust at 2-day intervals by 25–50mg Quetiapine ER oral tablet is the generic version of the brand-name drug Seroquel XR
Quetiapine is also used for several non-FDA-approved indications, such as generalized anxiety disorder
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Constipation, drowsiness, upset stomach, tiredness, weight gain, blurred vision, or dry mouth may occur
SEROQUEL XR is also approved for
Seroquel is a prescription drug used to treat schizophrenia and types of bipolar disorder in adults and some children
Seroquel may interact with other medications or supplements, including antidepressants, antifungal drugs, HIV medication, anti-anxiety medication, sleeping pills, steroids, medication for Seroquel is an atypical antipsychotic drug that's use is widespread in America
Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet
There are no clinically relevant pharmacokinetic interactions of Seroquel on other drugs based on the CYP pathway