Seroquel (quetiapine) is used to treat schizophreniain adults and children who are at least 13 years old
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Quetiapine is used alone or together with other medicines to treat bipolar disorder (depressive and manic episodes) and
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What is Seroquel? Seroquel, the brand name for quetiapine, is an FDA approved antipsychotic prescription medication used in the treatment of mental and mood conditions such as schizophrenia, manic-depressive episodes, and in the maintenance of bipolar disorder
Serious Side Effects
acute manic or mixed episodes in bipolar disorder alone or with lithium or divalproex; long-term treatment of bipolar disorder with lithium or divalproex; and
These common side effects of quetiapine may happen in more than 1 in 10 people
Putting on weight or changes to your appetite
Seroquel XR is also used alone to treat manic episodes in children at least 10 years old with bipolar disorder
To learn about these other versions, talk with your Mania: <10yrs: not established
SEROQUEL XR (quetiapine fumarate) is an atypical antipsychotic belonging to a chemical class, the dibenzothiazepine derivatives
At low doses (50 mg per day), quetiapine has well-demonstrated hypnotic and sedative effects attributable to histamine 1-receptor blockade
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
[10-17 yo] 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
It is available in both brand and generic form
The safety and effectiveness of taking Seroquel for children under age 10 is unknown