Seroquel

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Brand Name: Seroquel

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

Side Effects include:

• 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

Rare side effects:

• 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.