sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
Sleepiness
Seroquel (quetiapine) is a prescription drug used to treat schizophrenia
Brain and Nervous System
It’s prescribed for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adults and certain
Side effects of quetiapine Brand names: Atrolak, Biquelle, Seroquel, Sondate, Zaluron
What is this medication? QUETIAPINE (kwe TYE a peen) treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Quetiapine, oral tablet
Last updated on Feb 28, 2023
Seroquel is a brand (trade) name
It is used in bipolar disorder
acute manic
This is so your progress can be checked
reduced concentration Quetiapine is an antipsychotic drug prescribed to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
difficulty moving
Some of these include: Increased risk of death due to dementia-related psychosis
Drinking will only worsen these side effects, increasing the risk of falling, accidents, and injury
Treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder (see dosage and administration)
These common side effects of quetiapine may happen in more than 1 in 10 people
Quetiapine is also used for several non-FDA-approved indications, such as generalized anxiety disorder
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
The following schedule is recommended when starting the medication: Dosing Schedule
As with other drugs, Seroquel can cause side effects Consider tapering Seroquel if you have been taking the medication for 1-3 months or longer
Dose: 400-600 mg/day PO divided bid-tid; Start: 25 mg PO bid x1 day, then 50 mg PO bid x1 day, then incr
Stephen Stahl ( 1, 2) to question whether it was a different drug at different doses
When taking quetiapine while nursing, babies should be Seroquel may start working within 2 to 3 weeks of taking it