Brand Name: Seroquel
Generic Name: Quetiapine
Primary Use: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Dosage Forms:
How long should it be taken?
As per doctor’s discretion.
Effectiveness:
Seroquel is proven to be effective for the treatment of both Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder.
Generic Name: Quetiapine
Primary Use: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Dosage Forms:
- Oral tablets of 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg, 300mg and 400mg
- Oral tablets (Extended Release) ER: 50mg, 150 mg, 200mg, 300mg and 400mg
- Decrease in white blood cell count
- Cough
- Increase in blood sugar levels
- Confusion
- Bleeding tendency
- Rigid muscles
- Seizures
- Visual disturbances
- Sudden numbness/ weakness
- Raise in blood pressure
- Changes in heart rate
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Constipation
- Painful micturition
- Missed periods
- Impotence
- Nipple discharge
- Tender and swollen breasts
- Tics
- Tardive dyskinesia (movement disorder)
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (high fever, muscle rigidity, altered mental status, autonomic instability)
How long should it be taken?
As per doctor’s discretion.
Effectiveness:
Seroquel is proven to be effective for the treatment of both Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder.
