Do not drink alcohol or grapefruit juice
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding
Dosage decreases (up to one-sixth of the Seroquel dose) are usually necessary when given with CYP3A4 inhibitors
Quetiapine can cause constipation, an upset stomach, and stomach pain
stiffness of the arms or legs
painful urination
Dose equivalents for second-generation antipsychotic drugs: the classical mean
Generic Name Quetiapine DrugBank Accession Number DB01224 Background
The liquid contains 20mg of quetiapine in 1ml
The extended-release form of quetiapine (Seroquel) can also be used to treat depression when combined with another antidepressant
Williams et al 24 investigated low-dose quetiapine (< 100 mg daily for at least 1 month)
If necessary, the physician should consider reducing the dose of the antipsychotic medication, but this should be done slowly and cautiously
and best at 20 to 24 hours after the last dose
9 Antipsychotic Side Effects You Should Know About Written By Victoria Dadebo, PharmD, BCPS