How Does It Work?
Seroquel (quetiapine) is an antipsychotic medicine. This medicine is in a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by altering the activity of natural substances in the brain. It is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old. Seroquel is used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. This is also used together with antidepressant medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
Side Effects
The common side effects can include: dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, increased appetite, upset stomach, tiredness, stuffy nose, trouble moving. If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following: Suicidal thoughts or actions, Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Symptoms can include: high fever, excessive sweating, rigid muscles, confusion, changes in your breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure. Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Symptoms can include: extreme thirst, frequent urination, severe hunger, weakness or tiredness, upset stomach, confusion, fruity-smelling breath. Increased cholesterol and triglycerides (high fat levels in your blood). Weight gain. Tardive dyskinesia. Symptoms can include: movements you can’t control in your face, tongue, or other body parts. Orthostatic hypotension (decreased blood pressure when rising too quickly after sitting or lying down). Symptoms can include: lightheadedness, fainting, dizziness. Increases in blood pressure in children and teenagers. Low white blood cell count. Symptoms can include: fever, infection. Cataracts. Symptoms can include: clouding of the lens of your eye, blurry vision, loss of vision. Seizures. Abnormal thyroid levels (shown in tests your doctor can do). Increases in blood prolactin levels. Symptoms can include: breast enlargement (in men and women), milky discharge from nipple of the breast (in women), erectile dysfunction, absence of menstrual period. Increased body temperature. Trouble swallowing.
How To Store This Medication
Store Seroquel at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F).
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