Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
Headache Dizziness Fatigue and tiredness High cholesterol High triglycerides Constipation Sudden drop in blood pressure when standing (orthostatic hypotension) Fast heartbeat Abdominal pain Sore throat Stuffy nose High prolactin levels Joint pain Low blood pressure Weight gain The FDA issued a black box warning on all antipsychotic drugs, including Seroquel, due to the increased risk of death in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis
Common side effects These common side effects of quetiapine may happen in more than 1 in 10 people
How it works Seroquel is a brand (trade) name for quetiapine which may be used to calm and help diminish psychotic thoughts
It is available in generic forms and as the brand-name drugs Seroquel (immediate Question posted by Kelsi2391 on 28 Nov 2018
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Seroquel (quetiapine) has been used at low doses to help with sleep, but studies are lacking and serious side effects can occur
Consult your doctor prior to taking this medication if The most common side effects in children and adolescents are drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, stuffy nose, increased appetite, upset stomach, vomiting, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, and weight gain
High doses or long-term use of quetiapine can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible
But the drug can cause back pain and other movement-related problems
This activity outlines the indications Seroquel XR may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicines, sedatives, narcotic pain medicines, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicines for seizures, depression, or anxiety), medications to treat high blood pressure or a heart condition, medications to treat Parkinson's disease, steroids SEROQUEL (quetiapine fumarate) TABLETS DESCRIPTION SEROQUEL (quetiapine fumarate) is a psychotropic agent belonging to a chemical class, the dibenzot hiazepine derivatives
The medication is also sometimes used to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell Quetiapine isn't recommended for insomnia and related sleep disorders
Constipation, drowsiness, upset stomach, tiredness, weight gain, blurred vision, or dry mouth may occur
by 50-100 mg/day prn; Max: 600 mg/day; Info: for monotherapy or lithium or valproate adjunct; D/C if ANC <1000; consider D/C if How to use SEROQUEL
Therefore, you must take it every day
This is so your progress can be checked
You can take quetiapine standard tablets and liquid with or without food
If you develop any of the signs of this condition, including loss of consciousness, extreme thirst, fruity-smelling breath, nausea, or Constipation, drowsiness, upset stomach, tiredness, weight gain, blurred vision, or dry mouth may occur
SEROQUEL has no appreciable affinity at cholinergic muscarinic and benzodiazepine receptors (IC50s>5000 nM)
Its common adverse effects are extrapyramidal side effects, sedation, somnolence, dizziness, fatigue, constipation, dry mouth, increased appetite, and weight gain
Quetiapine fumarate, the active ingredient in Seroquel, belongs to a family of drugs called atypical antipsychotics
I experienced These highlights do not include all the information needed to use SEROQUEL safely and effectively
WARNING: INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS; and SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Abruptly discontinuing Seroquel can result in withdrawal symptoms including dizziness, increased heart rate, insomnia, nausea, and vomiting
stiffness of the arms or legs
Do not over-exercise
Seroquel use is sometimes associated with more serious side effects, including: 3
Orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, and syncope may lead to falls
irregular changes in heart rate and rhythm
In addition, depakote + topamax can increase the drug levels of both meds, meaning that he's effectively getting a higher dose of both